The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) wherein a combination of X and L represents a combination wherein X represents a nitrogen atom and L represents an oxygen atom or NH, etc., n is 1 or 2, E represents a C6-C10 aryl group, etc., R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical to or different from each other and each represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group which may be optionally substituted with one or more halogens, etc.]

which has an excellent control efficacy against pests, or its N-oxide or salts of the same.

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The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) wherein a combination of X and L represents a combination wherein X represents a nitrogen atom and L represents an oxygen atom or NH, etc., n is 1 or 2, E represents a C6-C10 aryl group, etc., R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical to or different from each other and each represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group which may be optionally substituted with one or more halogens, etc.]

which has an excellent control efficacy against pests, or its N-oxide or salts of the same.

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Provided is a compound of formula (I) or an N-oxide thereof, wherein Het.sup.1 represents Het.sup.1-1, Het.sup.1-2, Het.sup.1-3, Het.sup.1-4 or Het.sup.1-5, and the remaining variable groups are as defined in the specification. The compound of formula (I) or N-oxide compound thereof has an excellent control effect against arthropod pests.

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The present provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising Chlorantraniliprole, Spirotetramat and at least one insecticidal compound selected from Buprofezin, Bifenthrin, Propargite or Pyriproxyfen, process of preparation of the composition and uses thereof.

The present provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising Chlorantraniliprole, Spirotetramat and at least one insecticidal compound selected from Buprofezin, Bifenthrin, Propargite or Pyriproxyfen, process of preparation of the composition and uses thereof.

The present invention provides a compound that has an excellent control effect on harmful arthropods, and is represented by formula (I) [wherein Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 represent an oxygen atom, etc., G.sup.1 represents CR.sup.1a, etc., G.sup.2 represents CR.sup.1c, etc., G.sup.3 represents CR.sup.1d, etc., Q represents a C6-C10 aryl group, etc., R.sup.1b represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group, etc., and R.sup.1a, R.sup.1c and R.sup.1d represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group, etc.]

or its N-oxide, or salts thereof.

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The present invention provides a compound that has an excellent control effect on harmful arthropods, and is represented by formula (I) [wherein Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 represent an oxygen atom, etc., G.sup.1 represents CR.sup.1a, etc., G.sup.2 represents CR.sup.1c, etc., G.sup.3 represents CR.sup.1d, etc., Q represents a C6-C10 aryl group, etc., R.sup.1b represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group, etc., and R.sup.1a, R.sup.1c and R.sup.1d represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group, etc.]

or its N-oxide, or salts thereof.

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The present invention discloses a food source for predatory mites and/or insects comprising a mixture of a carrier material and individuals of at least one mite species suitable as being a prey for the predatory mites and/or insects. The present invention further discloses methods for producing the food source and uses thereof.

The present invention relates to novel alkylamide substituted, annulated imidazole derivatives of the general formula (I), in which the structural elements A.sub.1; A.sub.2, A.sub.3, A.sub.4, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meaning given in the description, to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds and for their use in the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in plant protection and to their use for control of ectoparasites on animals.

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The present invention relates to novel alkylamide substituted, annulated imidazole derivatives of the general formula (I), in which the structural elements A.sub.1; A.sub.2, A.sub.3, A.sub.4, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 have the meaning given in the description, to formulations and compositions comprising such compounds and for their use in the control of animal pests including arthropods and insects in plant protection and to their use for control of ectoparasites on animals.

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