Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided.

Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided.

Compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of pesticidal compositions are described herein, including synergistic pesticidal complex compositions and methods for delivery of pesticidal active ingredients. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of fungicides. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of nematicides. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of insecticides. Methods for enhancing the activity pesticidal active ingredients in pesticidal complex compositions in use are also described.

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Compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of pesticidal compositions are described herein, including synergistic pesticidal complex compositions and methods for delivery of pesticidal active ingredients. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of fungicides. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of nematicides. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of insecticides. Methods for enhancing the activity pesticidal active ingredients in pesticidal complex compositions in use are also described.

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It is an object of the present invention to provide an agricultural and horticultural fungicide composition that exhibits an excellent control effect on plant diseases even in a small dose and causes no fear of phytotoxicity to useful plants. The agricultural and horticultural fungicide composition of the present invention comprises at least one compound A selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula (1) {wherein each X independently is a halogeno group or a C1-6 alkyl group; n is the number of X and is any integer of 0 to 5; X′ is a halogeno group; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently are a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group; and A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 each independently are a nitrogen atom or a carbon atom}, and the like, and at least one compound B selected from the group consisting of silthiofam, an antibiotic, propineb and chinomethionat. ##STR00001##

It is an object of the present invention to provide an agricultural and horticultural fungicide composition that exhibits an excellent control effect on plant diseases even in a small dose and causes no fear of phytotoxicity to useful plants. The agricultural and horticultural fungicide composition of the present invention comprises at least one compound A selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula (1) {wherein each X independently is a halogeno group or a C1-6 alkyl group; n is the number of X and is any integer of 0 to 5; X′ is a halogeno group; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently are a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group; and A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 each independently are a nitrogen atom or a carbon atom}, and the like, and at least one compound B selected from the group consisting of silthiofam, an antibiotic, propineb and chinomethionat. ##STR00001##

Provided herein is a liquid pesticidal composition, comprising: (a) 3 to 10 mass% of a pesticidal active ingredient having a water solubility at 25° C. of 15 mass ppm or less and a melting point of 10° C. or more; (b) 3.6 to 60 mass% of a first solvent that is ε-caprolactone; (c) 19.5 to 85 mass% of a second solvent having a water solubility at 25° C. of 1 mass% or less; and (d) 1 to 30 mass% of a surfactant, wherein a total content of the pesticidal active ingredient, the first solvent, the second solvent, and the surfactant is 60 mass% or more, a content of the first solvent relative to a content of the pesticidal active ingredient is from 1.2 to 15.0 times by mass, and a content of the second solvent relative to the content of the pesticidal active ingredient is from 6.5 to 25.0 times by mass.

Provided herein is a liquid pesticidal composition, comprising: (a) 3 to 10 mass% of a pesticidal active ingredient having a water solubility at 25° C. of 15 mass ppm or less and a melting point of 10° C. or more; (b) 3.6 to 60 mass% of a first solvent that is ε-caprolactone; (c) 19.5 to 85 mass% of a second solvent having a water solubility at 25° C. of 1 mass% or less; and (d) 1 to 30 mass% of a surfactant, wherein a total content of the pesticidal active ingredient, the first solvent, the second solvent, and the surfactant is 60 mass% or more, a content of the first solvent relative to a content of the pesticidal active ingredient is from 1.2 to 15.0 times by mass, and a content of the second solvent relative to the content of the pesticidal active ingredient is from 6.5 to 25.0 times by mass.

The present invention relates to mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) an insecticidal compound I selected from fipronil and ethiprole; and 2) a fungicidal compound IIA selected from azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, heterocylic compounds, carbamates, and other active compounds, and optionally 3) one or two fungicidal compounds IIB selected from List B which is defined as List A plus triticonazole, orysastrobin, in synergistically effective amounts, all as further defined in the description.

The present invention relates to mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) an insecticidal compound I selected from fipronil and ethiprole; and 2) a fungicidal compound IIA selected from azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, heterocylic compounds, carbamates, and other active compounds, and optionally 3) one or two fungicidal compounds IIB selected from List B which is defined as List A plus triticonazole, orysastrobin, in synergistically effective amounts, all as further defined in the description.