Control of arthropod pests with phosphorous acid and mono-esters and salts thereof
AssigneeRhone-Poulenc Inc.
InventorJames R. Collins
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Abstract
The invention relates to pesticidal compositions based on phosphorous acid, monoesters and salts thereof for new methods of use to control arthropod pests on plants or habitats thereof with a compound of a formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: R is an OH or an alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; M is a hydrogen atom (when R is a hydroxyl radical) or an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or aluminum cation; and n is an integer from 1 to 3.
Claims18
A method of use to control arthropod pests which comprises applying to said pests or an infested locus thereof an effective amount, sufficient to control or combat said arthropods, of an active ingredient compound of a formula (I) ##STR3## wherein:
- R is an OH or an alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;
- M is a hydrogen atom (when R is a hydroxyl radical) or an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or aluminum cation;
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- n is an integer from 1 to 3.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.