Pesticidal protein exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran and Hemipteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC2199. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the disclosed pesticidal protein. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran and Hemipteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran and Hemipteran species pests using TIC2199 pesticidal protein are also provided.

Pesticidal protein exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran and Hemipteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC2199. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the disclosed pesticidal protein. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran and Hemipteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran and Hemipteran species pests using TIC2199 pesticidal protein are also provided.

The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I)

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in which A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, X, Y, V, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and n have the meanings mentioned above,
to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for preparation thereof.

The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I)

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in which A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, X, Y, V, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and n have the meanings mentioned above,
to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for preparation thereof.

The present invention provides a compound that have excellent harmful arthropod controlling effects, the compounds being represented by formula (I) [wherein Q represents a group represented by formula Q1 or the like, Z represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, A.sup.1 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.6a, A.sup.2 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.6b, A.sup.3 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.6c, A.sup.4 represents CR.sup.1a or the like, A.sup.5 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.6e or the like, A.sup.6 represents a nitrogen atom or CR.sup.6f, R.sup.6a represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R.sup.6b represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R.sup.6c, R.sup.6e, R.sup.6f are identical to or different from each other, and each represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R.sup.1a represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R.sup.2 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R.sup.3 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, and n is 0, 1 or 2] or its N oxide compound. ##STR00001##

The present invention is directed to an aqueous composition comprising spirotetramat, pyriproxyfen, a solvent system comprising heavy aromatic naphtha, cottonseed oil and optionally, acetyl tributyl citrate, one or more poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) block copolymers and an acrylic type co-polymer having a backbone containing a carboxylated ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a non-carboxylated ethylenically unsaturated monomer and water. The present invention is further directed to methods of controlling pests by applying the compositions of the invention to an area in need thereof.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a pesticide composition, which comprise as compound (a) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated and saturated C.sub.12-24 fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing and as compound (b) at least one further pesticidally active agent. Moreover, the invention relates to pest control compositions comprising such compound combination and to the use of the compound combinations and the pest control compositions for control of insects, nematodes or mites in crop protection and in the protection of industrial materials.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a pesticide composition, which comprise as compound (a) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated and saturated C.sub.12-24 fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing and as compound (b) at least one further pesticidally active agent. Moreover, the invention relates to pest control compositions comprising such compound combination and to the use of the compound combinations and the pest control compositions for control of insects, nematodes or mites in crop protection and in the protection of industrial materials.

The device for diffusing volatile substances, comprises a container (1) that contains a volatile substance (2); a perforable sheet (3) that closes at least a portion of said container (1); at least one perforating element (4) that can perforate said perforable sheet (3); and a porous element (5) that is impregnated with the volatile substance (2) when the perforable sheet (3) is perforated; wherein the porous element (5) comprises at least one weakened area (6) in correspondence with said at least one perforating element (4).

It permits to provide a device for diffusing volatile substances where an accidental leakage is avoided.

The device for diffusing volatile substances, comprises a container (1) that contains a volatile substance (2); a perforable sheet (3) that closes at least a portion of said container (1); at least one perforating element (4) that can perforate said perforable sheet (3); and a porous element (5) that is impregnated with the volatile substance (2) when the perforable sheet (3) is perforated; wherein the porous element (5) comprises at least one weakened area (6) in correspondence with said at least one perforating element (4).

It permits to provide a device for diffusing volatile substances where an accidental leakage is avoided.