Dow Agrosciences LLC

Ronald J Sbragia

Laura Lee Karr

Brian M Schneider

George W Johnson

Jeff M Edwards

Combinations of a chitin synthesis inhibitor (e.g. hexaflumuron, flufenoxuron, lufenuron, and dimiin) with a juvenile hormone mimic (e.g. methoprene and pyriproxyfen) afford synergistic activity against termites.

Synergistic juvenoid chitin synthesis inhibitor termiticide compositions

Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, and wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl, are disclosed to control cockroaches.

Benzoylphenylurea insecticides to control cockroaches

Compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, methyl, or ethyl, have unexpected activity against cockroaches, ants, fleas, and termites. Compounds wherein at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is methyl or ethyl are novel.

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Placerville, CA, United States of America

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