WO2019197652A1 - Solid formulation of insecticidal mixtures - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to solid formulations (in particular water-soluble granulates (SG)) of tetramic acid derivatives that have an insecticidal effect, to a method for the preparation thereof and to their use for the application of the contained active ingredients, in particular for drip & drench applications.

Description

 Solid formulation of insecticidal mixtures

The invention relates to solid formulations (especially water-soluble granules (SG)) of effective tetramic acid derivatives for controlling animal pests such as insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes, a process for their preparation and their use for the application of the active ingredients contained, in particular for Drip & Drench applications.

NH tetramic acid derivatives as crop protection agents are, for. B. known from (EP-A-442 073) and 1H-arylpyrrolidine-dione derivatives of (EP-A-456 063, EP-A-521 334, EP-A-596 298, EP-A-613 884, EP-A-613 885, WO 95/01 971, WO 95/26 954, WO 95/20 572, EP-A-0 668 267, WO 96/25 395, WO 96/35 664, WO 97/01 535 WO 97/02 243, WO 97/36868, WO 97/43275, WO 98/05638, WO 98/06721, WO 98/25928, WO 99/24437, WO 99/43649, WO 99/48869, WO 99 / 55673, WO 01/17972, WO 01/23354, WO 01/74770, WO 03/013249, WO 03/062244, WO 2004/007448, WO 2004/024 688, WO 04/065366, WO 04/080962, WO 04/111042, WO 05/044791, WO 05/044796, WO 05/048710, WO 05/049569, WO 05/066125, WO 05/092897, WO 06/000355, WO 06/029799, WO 06/056281, WO No. 06/056282, WO 06/089633, WO 07/048545, DEA 102 00505 9892, WO 07/073856, WO 07/096058, WO 07/121868, WO 07/140881, WO 08/067873, WO 08/067910, WO 08/067911, WO 08/138551, WO 09/015801, WO09 / 039975, WO 09/049851, WO 09/115262, WO10 / 052161, WO 10/102758, WO10 / 066378, WO10 / 063570). In addition, ketalsubstituted 1 -H-arylpyrrolidine-2,4-diones from WO 99/16748 and (spiro) -ketalsubstituierte N-alkoxy-alkoxy-substituted aryl-pyrrolidindione from JP-A-14 205 984 and Ito M. et al. Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry 67, 1230-1238, (2003).

SL formulations (soluble concentrates) of tetramic acid derivatives are known in the art, e.g. from WO 2009/115262, but these have the disadvantage that the concentration of the active ingredient in the solution is often low, so that large volumes are needed for transport, processing and storage. In addition, in highly concentrated solutions, there is the danger of supersaturation, so that precipitation of ingredients may occur and thus affect the storage stability of the product.

Furthermore, SC formulations (suspension concentrates) of these compounds are known, which, however, often have a poor or only very slow solubility of the active ingredients (ai) and ingredients, which also applies to WG formulations (water-dispersible granules) which also contain insoluble fillers.

When used in sprayers and irrigation systems, which usually include small diameter tubing and nozzles, WGs, as well as the other types of formulations that contain water insoluble matter, often clog these tubing and nozzles with unsolved or failed specimens Material, be it active ingredient or excipient. The object of the present invention was therefore to provide rapidly soluble, highly concentrated formulations of the tetramic acid derivatives according to the invention, from which a ready-to-use formulation can be produced without leaving any residue. Furthermore, the salt load of the soil should be reduced and optionally the other ingredients of the formulation act as fertilizer / nutrient.

Surprisingly, it has now been found that certain tetramic acid derivatives not only against aphids after casting on the ground (in the art known as "drenching") but also good for controlling other types of insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes by casting on the ground (in professional circles known as "drenching") but especially after droplet application to the soil (known in the art as "drip application") are suitable.

In addition, it has been found that certain tetramic acid derivatives are also suitable for plant-hole treatment, after dipping root system, tubers or onions (known in the art as dip application), through hydroponic systems or soil injection (known in the art as "soil injection").

It has also been found that certain tetramic acid derivatives are well suited for controlling insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes by furrow application.

The present invention accordingly relates to the solid formulations of tetramic acid derivatives for controlling animal pests such as insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes by casting on the ground or in irrigation systems as a droplet application to the soil. The solid formulations of tetramic acids for controlling insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes can also be carried out as dip application of root system, tubers or onions or by soil injection. The use of tetramic acids for controlling insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes can also be carried out as a plant hole treatment or as a furrow application. Furthermore, the present invention relates to these application forms on natural (soil) or artificial substrates (e.g., rockwool, glass wool, silica sand, pebbles, expanded clay, vermiculite) in the field or in closed systems (e.g., greenhouses or under foil cover); in annuals (e.g., cotton, soybeans, tobacco, vegetables, spices, ornamentals) or flowering crops (e.g., citrus, fruit, tropical crops, spices, nuts, wine, conifers, and ornamental plants).

The invention therefore provides insecticidal compositions comprising: a. as component a) tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I)

in welcher

in which

W and Y are independently hydrogen, C _| -C ^' 4 alkyl, chlorine, bromine, iodine or fluorine,

X for C _| -C ^' 4 alkyl, C _| C4 alkoxy, chlorine, bromine or iodine, n 'is hydrogen, halogen, C _| -C ^ alkyl, C _| -C ^ alkoxy, C _| -C ^ alkylthio, C _| -C ^ alkylsulfinyl, C _| -C ^ alkylsulfonyl, C _| -C ^' 4-haloalkyl, C _| -C ^'is 4-Halogcnalkoxy, nitro or cyano, is hydrogen, halogen, C _| -C ^ alkyl or C _| -C ^ alkoxy,

V ^{3 is} hydrogen or halogen, A, B and the carbon atom to which they are attached are saturated C 1 -C 4 -cycloalkyl in which one ring member is replaced by oxygen and which is optionally substituted by C ₁ - Cg-alkyl, C _| -Cy alkoxy or C _| -C ^ alkyloxy-C _| C 1-6 alkyl is substituted,

E (d) steht in welchen E für ein Metallion oder ein Ammoniumion steht, G is hydrogen (a) or one of the groups

E (d) is in which E is a metal ion or an ammonium ion,

L is oxygen or sulfur and M is oxygen or sulfur,

R1 for straight-chain or branched C _| -C alkyl, R2 for straight-chain or branched C _| -C alkyl, b. at least one base, preferably an inorganic base, more preferably an alkali metal hydroxide (component b), c. at least one dispersant, preferably selected from the group of lignosulfonates and their salts, d. optionally at least one wetting agent, e. optionally at least one water-soluble filler, and f. optionally further water-soluble or liquid active ingredients and adjuvants.

The dispersant is preferably a basic dispersant, i. preferably with a pH> = 8, more preferably> = 10, in aqueous solution (measured with glass electrode in 15% strength solution at

25 ° C).

Particularly preferably used in the abovementioned compositions are tetramic acid derivatives of the abovementioned formula (I) where G = hydrogen (a).

Also preferably emphasized are tetramic acid derivatives of the abovementioned formula (I) where G = E (d).

In a preferred embodiment, the article of the invention is an insecticidal composition comprising: a. Compounds of the formula (I)

in welcher

in which

W is particularly preferably hydrogen or methyl, X is particularly preferably chlorine or methyl,

Y particularly preferably represents hydrogen v 'particularly preferably represents fluorine or chlorine (highlighted for fluorine or chlorine in the 4-position), particularly preferably represents hydrogen or fluorine (highlighted for fluorine in the

Position), particularly preferably represents hydrogen or fluorine (highlighted for fluorine in the 5-position),

A, B and the carbon atom to which they are attached are particularly preferably saturated C 9 -cycloalkyl in which one ring member is replaced by oxygen,

G is particularly preferably hydrogen (a) or one of the groups

in welchen

in which

E particularly preferably represents a metal ion equivalent or an ammonium ion (highlighted for sodium or potassium),

Rl particularly preferred for straight-chain or branched C _| -Cq-alkyl,

R ^ particularly preferred for straight-chain or branched C _| -Cq-alkyl. In a further preferred embodiment, the article of the invention is an insecticidal composition comprising: a. A compound of the formula (1) selected from the following compounds

in denen die Reste die folgende Bedeutung haben:

in which the radicals have the following meaning:

 (I)

b. at least one base (component b) selected from the group comprising KOH and NaOH, c. at least one dispersant selected from the group of lignosulfonates and their

Salts, consisting of REAX 88B, Reax 100M, d. at least one wetting agent selected from the group consisting of the sodium salts of alkylated naphthalenesulfonates such as ®Morwet EFW, and the sodium salts of dioctylsulfosuccinic acid such as © Aerosol OTB, e. at least one water-soluble filler selected from the group comprising readily soluble inorganic salts, sugars and urea derivatives, preferably selected from the group consisting of potassium sulfate, phosphoric acid salts of the form M ₃ PO ₄ , where M is preferably an ammonium or alkali metal cation preferably ammonium, Na or K; Lactose, maltodextrin and urea, f. optionally further water-soluble or liquid active ingredients and adjuvants.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the subject of the invention is an insecticidal composition comprising: a. Compound of formula (1-7) having the structure:

 (I)

c. KOH as base (component b), d. REAX 88B (CAS No. 68512-34-5) as a basic dispersant from the group of lignosulfonates, e. a wetting agent selected from the group consisting of the sodium salts of alkylated naphthalenesulfonates, preferably ®Morwet EFW (CAS No. 26264-58-4), f. at least one water-soluble filler selected from the group comprising sugars and readily soluble organic salts, preferably potassium sulfate, potassium phosphate, lactose and maltodextrin, more preferably lactose, g. optionally further water-soluble or liquid active ingredients and adjuvants.

Particularly preferably used in the abovementioned compositions are tetramic acid derivatives of the abovementioned formula (I) where G = hydrogen (a). Also preferably emphasized are tetramic acid derivatives of the abovementioned formula (I) where G = E (d).

The compound 1-7 is preferably used in the form of its thermodynamically most stable polymorphic structure.

In a preferred embodiment, the equivalent ratio of active ingredient to base (component (a) to (b)) is preferably in the range of 0.7: 1.0 to 1.0: 0.7, more preferably in the range of 1, 0: 1.0 to 1.0: 0.8, and more preferably in the range of 1.0: 1.0 to 1.0: 0.9.

In the present invention, in formulas, e.g. Formula (I), unsubstituted or substituted radicals may, unless otherwise stated, be monosubstituted or polysubstituted, wherein in the case of multiple substitution, the substituents may be identical or different.

Furthermore, in the preferred ranges mentioned in the present invention, the various preferred levels are to be understood as permutating with each other, but in each case the same preferred levels, and in particular the most preferred embodiment / preferential level, are combined and as such a combination disclosed.

Likewise, compositions as described above, which consist only of the essential components (non-optional components), are to be considered as disclosed.

With regard to component a, it is of course possible to produce compositions with a content of active ingredient less than 50% by weight, but a high content of active ingredient is preferred for use (transport volume, handling, economy). Furthermore, it is known to the person skilled in the art that the percentage by weight of the base can vary with the type of base used, depending on its molecular weight.

Percentages are by weight unless otherwise stated, with the weight percent of the compositions adding up to 100%. Further, in the case of added solutions (e.g., base), the percentages indicate the weight percentages of the solutions such that e.g. the proportion of pure KOH in a 50% solution corresponds to half of the given percentage.

The proportion of the active ingredient (component a / compounds of the formula 1 / 1-7) in the compositions according to the invention is preferably 50-90% by weight, more preferably 55-80% by weight, and particularly preferably 55-65% by weight.

The proportion of the base (component b) in the compositions according to the invention is preferably 2-40% by weight, more preferably 10-20% by weight, and particularly preferably 15-19% by weight.

The proportion of the dispersant (component c) in the compositions according to the invention is preferably 1-40% by weight, more preferably 3-15% by weight, and particularly preferably 8-13% by weight.

The proportion of the wetting agent (component d) in the compositions according to the invention is preferably 0-5% by weight, more preferably 1-3% by weight, and particularly preferably 1.5-2.5% by weight. The proportion of the water-soluble filler (component e) in the compositions of the formulations is preferably 0-25% by weight, more preferably 5-18% by weight, and particularly preferably 12-18% by weight. The proportion of further water-soluble or liquid active ingredients and adjuvants (component f), if present, in the compositions according to the invention is preferably 0-10% by weight, more preferably 0-8% by weight, and particularly preferably 0-5% by weight. -%. A preferred embodiment of the invention are compositions comprising components a) 55-80% by weight

b) 10-20% by weight

c) 3-15% by weight

d) 1-3% by weight

e) 0-25 wt .-%.

A further preferred embodiment of the invention are compositions comprising components a) 55-80% by weight

b) 10-20% by weight

c) 3-15% by weight

d) 1-3% by weight

e) 5-18% by weight.

A still further preferred embodiment of the invention are compositions comprising components a) 55-65 wt .-%

b) 15-19% by weight

c) 8-13% by weight

d) 1.5-2.5% by weight

e) 12-18% by weight.

A preferred alternative embodiment of the invention are compositions comprising components a) 55-65% by weight.

b) 15-19% by weight

c) 8-13% by weight

d) 1.5-2.5% by weight

e) 12-18% by weight

f) 0-8% by weight. Another embodiment of the invention to be emphasized are those compositions in which REAX 88b® is used as dispersant and lactose as component e).

Another embodiment of the invention to be emphasized are those compositions in which REAX 88b® is used as dispersant and potassium sulfate as component e).

Another embodiment of the invention to be emphasized are those compositions in which REAX 88b® is used as dispersant and potassium phosphate as component e).

Another embodiment of the invention to be emphasized are those compositions in which REAX 88b® as dispersant and Morwet EFW as component d) are used.

A further embodiment of the invention to be emphasized are those compositions in which REAX 88b® is used as dispersant and potassium phosphate together with lactose as component e).

Suitable active ingredients according to component a) are those as shown in the abovementioned embodiments according to formula 1.

Suitable bases (b) for the purposes of the present invention are inorganic bases, preferably metal hydroxide bases, more preferably alkali metal hydroxides, even more preferably alkali metal hydroxides selected from the group comprising LiOH, NaOH and KOH, and more preferably KOH.

Suitable dispersants (c) for the purposes of the present invention are dispersants selected from the group of lignosulfonates and their salts, preferably selected from the group of lignosulfonates and their salts, consisting of boron per se NA, bororesperse 3A, ultrazine NA, Ufoxane 3A, vanisperse CB, Marasperse AG, MARASPERSE N22, MARASPERSE C21, MARASPERSE CBOS-4, WAFEX CA122 and Borresperse CA from Borregaard; EDF-350, KRAFTSPERSE 25M, KRAFTSPERSE EDF-450, REAX 100M, REAX 83A, REAX 85A, REAX 88A, REAX 88B, REAX 907, REAX 910, POLYPHONE H, POLYFON O and POLYFON T of Ingevity; AGR1NOL DN 19 and Agrinol C12 from Tembec, more preferably from the group comprising REAX 88A and REAX 88B and more preferably REAX 88B.

Suitable wetting agents (d) for the purposes of the present invention are wetting agents selected from the group consisting of the sodium salts of alkylated naphthalene sulfonates such as ®Morwet EFW, and the sodium salts of dioctylsulfosuccinic such as © Aerosol OTB, and block of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide on ethylene diamine, such as ®Synperonic T 905, preferably selected from the group consisting of the sodium salts of alkylated naphthalenesulfonates such as ®Morwet EFW, and the sodium salts of dioctylsulfosuccinic acid such as © Aerosol OTB, and especially preferably consisting of the sodium salts of alkylated naphthalenesulfonates, preferably ®Morwet EFW.

Suitable water-soluble fillers (e) in the context of the present invention are fillers selected from the group comprising readily soluble inorganic salts, sugars and urea derivatives, for example lactose, maltodextrin, potassium sulfate, phosphoric acid salts of the form M3PO4, where M is preferably an ammonium or alkali metal cation , more preferably ammonium, Na or K, and urea. More preferably, the fillers are selected from the group consisting of sugars and phosphoric acid salts of the form M3PO4, wherein M is preferably an ammonium or alkali metal cation, more preferably ammonium, Na or K, preferably potassium sulfate, lactose and maltodextrin, more preferably potassium sulfate and lactose.

The compositions according to the invention optionally contain further formulation auxiliaries (f), e.g. optionally substances from the groups of emulsifiers, anionic or nonionic wetting agents, foam inhibitors, preservatives, antioxidants, dyes and / or inert fillers.

As further suitable wetting agents (component e-3) it is possible to use solid wetting agents, anionic and / or zwitterionic wetting agents, sulfonates (sulfosuccinates), sulfates, phosphonates, phosphates and carboxylates, but also alkaline wetting agents (for example ®Synperonic T types). They can be selected from the group solid, i. non-liquid wetting agent at room temperature, with e.g. waxy, amorphous or crystalline, e.g. from the group of the reaction products of alkylene oxides with alkylene polyamines, the naphthalenesulfonic acids and the group of sulfosuccinic acid derivatives and the salts of these groups which may contain mono- and di-esters of sulfosuccinic acid and their salts (sulfosuccinates) on the one hand and alkylated naphthalenesulfonic acids and their salts on the other hand can contain.

Typical representatives of suitable wetting agents include ®Synperonic T types (block polymers of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide on ethylenediamine), ®Nekal BX (alkylated naphthalenesulfonates), ®Galoryl MT 804 (alkylated naphthalenesulfonates).

Suitable foam-inhibiting substances are all substances customarily usable for this purpose in agrochemical compositions. Preferred are silicone oils and magnesium stearate.

Suitable preservatives are all substances customarily usable for this purpose in agrochemical compositions of this type. Examples include Preventol® (Lanxess AG) and Proxel®. As antioxidants are all commonly used for this purpose in agrochemical agents substances into consideration. Preference is butylhydroxytoluene.

Suitable dyes are all substances customarily usable for this purpose in agrochemical compositions. Examples include titanium dioxide, carbon black, zinc oxide and blue pigments as well as permanent red FGR.

The application rate of the formulations according to the invention can be varied within a relatively wide range. It depends on the particular active ingredients and their content in the compositions.

With the aid of the compositions according to the invention, the insecticidal active substance mixtures can be applied in a particularly advantageous manner to plants and / or their habitat.

All plants and plant parts can be treated with the compositions according to the invention. In this context, plants are understood as meaning all plants and plant populations, such as desired and undesired wild plants or crop plants (including naturally occurring crop plants). Crop plants can be plants which can be obtained by conventional breeding and optimization methods or by biotechnological and genetic engineering methods or combinations of these methods, including the transgenic plants and including the plant varieties which can or can not be protected by plant breeders' rights. Plant parts are to be understood as meaning all aboveground and underground parts and organs of the plants, such as shoot, leaf, flower and root, examples of which include leaves, needles, stems, stems, flowers, fruiting bodies, fruits and seeds, and roots, tubers and rhizomes , The plant parts also include emmentals as well as vegetative and generative propagation material, for example cuttings, tubers, rhizomes, offshoots and seeds.

The compounds of the formula (I) are preferably used after casting (Drench) or by drip application against animal pests from the following pest families:

Preference is given from the family of bladder lice (Pemphigidae): Eriosoma spp., Pemphigus spp., In cultures such as e.g. Citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, leafy vegetables, root and tuber vegetables and ornamental plants.

Preferred are from the family of the root lice (Phylloxeridae): Phylloxera spp. in wine, nuts, citrus.

Psyllidae Psylla spp., Paratrioza spp., Tenalaphara spp., Diaphorina spp., Trioza spp., In crops such as pome fruit, stone fruit, citrus, vegetables, potatoes, in tropical crops are preferred. Preference is given from the family of the Napfschildläuse (Coccidae): Ceroplastes spp., Drosicha spp. Pulvinaria spp., Protopulminaria spp., Saissetia spp., Coccus spp., In perennial crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, olives, wine, coffee, tea, tropical crops, ornamental plants, vegetables.

Preference is given to the family of cover-shield lice (Diaspididae): Quadraspidiotus spp., Aonidiella spp., Lepidosaphes spp., Aspidiotus spp., Aspis spp., Diaspis spp., Parlatoria spp., Pseudaulacaspis spp., Unaspis spp., Pinnaspis spp. , Selenaspidus spp., In cultures such as Citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, almonds, pistachios, nuts, olives, tea, ornamentals, wine, tropical crops.

Preference is given from the family of Röhrenschildläuse (Ortheziidae): Orthezia spp. in citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit.

Preference is given from the family of louse and scavenger lice (Pseudococcidae): Pericerga, Pseudococcus spp., Planococcus spp., Dysmicoccus spp., In crops such as e.g. Citrus, stone and pomaceous fruit, tea, wine, vegetables, ornamental plants and tropical crops.

Also preferred are the mothback lice family (Aleyrodidae): Bemisia tabaci, Bemisia argentifolii, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Aleurothrixus floccosus, Aleurodes spp., Dialeurodes spp., Parabemisia myricae in crops such as e.g. Vegetables, melons, potatoes, tobacco, berry fruits, citrus, ornamental plants, cotton, soybeans and tropical crops.

Also preferred are the family of the pipe louse (Aphidae):

Myzus spp. in tobacco, stone fruits, berry fruits, fruit vegetables, leafy vegetables, tubers and root vegetables, melons, potatoes, ornamental plants, spices,

Acyrthosiphon onobrychis in vegetables,

Aphis spp. in tobacco, citrus, pome fruit, stone fruits, melons, strawberries, berry fruits, fruit vegetables, leafy vegetables, tubers, barley and root vegetables, ornamental plants, potatoes, pumpkins, spices,

Rhodobium porosum in strawberries,

Nasonovia ribisnigri in leafy greens,

Macrosiphum spp. in ornamental plants, potatoes, leafy and fruity vegetables, strawberries,

Phorodon humuli in hops,

Brevicoryne brassicae in leafy greens,

Toxoptera spp. in citrus, stone fruit, almonds, nuts, spices, Aulacorthum spp. in citrus, potatoes, fruit and leafy vegetables,

Anuraphis cardui in vegetables,

Brachycaudus helycrisii in sunflowers,

Acyrthosiphon onobrychis in vegetables.

Also preferred are from the family of thrips (Thripidae): Anaphothrips spp., Baliothrips spp., Caliothrips spp., Frankliniella spp., Heliothrips spp., Hercinothrips spp., Rhipiphorothrips spp., Scirtothrips spp., Kakothrips spp., Selenothrips spp , and Thrips spp., in cultures such as e.g. Fruit, cotton, wine, tea, nuts, tropical crops, ornamental plants, conifers, tobacco, spices, vegetables, berries, melons, citrus and potatoes.

Also preferred are the families of leaf flies (Agromyzidae) and flower flies (Anthomyiidae): Agromyza spp., Amauromyza spp., Atherigona spp., Chlorops spp., Liriomyza spp., Oscinella spp., Pegomyia spp. in cultures such as e.g. Vegetables, melons, potatoes, nuts, ornamental plants.

Preference is given to the families of dwarf cicadas (Cicadellidae) and homicides (Delphacidae); Circulifer spp., Dalbus spp., Empoasca spp., Erythroneura spp., Homalodisca spp., Iodioscopus spp., Laodelphax spp., Nephotettix spp., Nilaparvata spp., Oncometopia spp., Sogatella spp., In cultures such as e.g. Citrus, fruit, wine, potatoes, vegetables, ornamentals, conifers, melons, berries, tea, nuts, rice and tropical crops.

Preference is given from the family of Minier Moths (Gracillariidae):

Caloptilia spp., Gracillaria spp., Lithocolletis spp., Leucoptera spp., Phtorimaea spp., Phyllocnistis spp. in crops such as pome fruit, stone fruit, wine, nuts, citrus, conifers, potatoes, coffee.

Preference is given to from the family of the Gallmücken (Cecodomyiidae):

Contarinia spp., Dasineura spp., Diplosis spp., Prodiplosis spp., Thecodiplosis spp., Sitodiplosis spp., Haplodiplosis spp. in crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, vegetables, potatoes, spices, berry fruit, conifers, hops.

Also preferred are from the family of fruit flies (Tephritidae):

Anastrepha spp., Ceratitis spp., Dacus spp., Rhagoletis spp. in crops such as vegetables, soft fruits, melons, pome and stone fruits, ornamental plants, potatoes, wine, tropical crops, citrus, olives.

Also preferred are mites from the families of spider mites (Tetranychidae) and gall mites (Eriophydae): Tetranychus spp., Panonychus spp., Aculops spp. in crops such as vegetables, potatoes, ornamental plants, citrus, wine, conifers.

The treatment according to the invention of the plants and plant parts with the compositions according to the invention is carried out directly or by acting on their environment, habitat or storage space according to the usual treatment methods, e.g. by drenching, dipping, spraying, vaporizing, atomizing, spreading, brushing and, in the case of propagation material, in particular in seeds, further by single or multi-layer coating.

The application of the active ingredient is preferably carried out by casting on the ground. Alternatively, the application of the active ingredient is carried out by droplet application (Drip). Preferably, the plant to be treated is selected from the group consisting of cotton, soybean, tobacco, vegetables, spices, ornamentals, conifers, citrus plants, fruits, tropical crops, nuts and wine.

Preferably, the composition of the invention against pests of the families of the bladder lice, root lice, leaf fleas, Napfschildläuse, Lupus, Louse, Licecomb, mealybugs, moth sign lice, louse, thrips, dwarf cicadas, Homzikaden, miner flies, gall bladder, fruit flies, leafminers, spider mites, gall mites.

It has also been found that the compositions according to the invention can be prepared by a process comprising the steps:

1) mixing the active ingredient (a) with the base (b) and the dispersing agent (c) and optionally further constituents d - e, or in the alternative embodiment d-f, in water;

2) spray-drying the mixture.

Alternatively, the drying of the mixture can also be carried out by the fluidized bed process or by other methods known to the person skilled in the art.

Relevant equipment for the mixture and spray drying are known in the art. This method is also the subject of the invention.

Finally, it has been found that the compositions according to the invention are very suitable for the application of the agrochemical active ingredients contained in plants and / or their habitat. This method is also the subject of the invention.

The following examples illustrate the subject matter of the invention without limiting it. production:

 By dissolving the active ingredient together with caustic soda and a suitable drying process, a solid formulation having a very high proportion of active ingredient can be prepared (> 50%, preferably> 65%).

Compound 1-7 was mixed together with potassium hydroxide, a binder and optionally further additives in amounts as indicated in Table 1 in water with stirring and then by spray drying (LabPlant Model SprayDryer SD-05, supply air temperature l90 ° C, exhaust air temperature 50-60 ° C, air flow 48 m ³ / h) dried.

 Table 1

Determination of solubility and dissolution rate:

11.4 mg of the formulation according to the invention were dissolved with stirring in 200 ml of water at various conditions (water hardness and pH) and the mixture was visually assessed over 24 h. Solved means that it was a clear solution and no undissolved solid was left. The results are shown in Table 2.

Table 2

Claims

claims 1. Composition comprising: a. as component a) tetramic acid derivatives of the formula (I)

in which W and Y are independently hydrogen, C _| -C ^' 4 alkyl, chlorine, bromine, iodine or fluorine, X for C _| -C ^' 4 alkyl, C _| -C ^'is 4-alkoxy, chlorine, bromine or iodine, v' is hydrogen, halogen, C _| -C ^ alkyl, C _| -C ^ alkoxy, C _| -C ^ alkylthio, C _| -C alkylsulfinyl, C _| -C ^ alkylsulfonyl, C _| -C ^' 4-haloalkyl, C _| -C ^'is 4-Halogcnalkoxy, nitro or cyano, is hydrogen, halogen, C _| -Cg-alkyl or C _| -Cg-alkoxy, is hydrogen or halogen, A, B and the carbon atom to which they are attached, represent saturated C ^ -C ^ -cycloalkyl, wherein a ring member is replaced by oxygen and which optionally substituted by C _| - Cg-alkyl, C _| -C ^ alkoxy or C _| -C ^ alkyloxy-C _| C ^ -alkyl, G is hydrogen (a) or one of the groups

E (d) is in which E is a metal ion or an ammonium ion, L stands for oxygen or sulfur and M is oxygen or sulfur, R1 for straight-chain or branched C _| -C is alkyl, R2 for straight-chain or branched C _| -C alkyl, b. at least one base, c. at least one dispersant, d. optionally at least one wetting agent, e. optionally at least one water-soluble filler, and f. optionally further water-soluble or liquid active ingredients and adjuvants. 2. A composition according to claim 1, characterized in that component b) is selected from the group comprising metal hydroxide bases, more preferably alkali metal hydroxides, even more preferably alkali metal hydroxides selected from the group comprising LiOH, NaOH and KOH especially preferably KOH, wherein proportion of the base (component b) in the compositions according to the invention is preferably 2-40% by weight, more preferably 10-20% by weight, preferably 15-19% by weight. 3. A composition according to claim 1, characterized in that component c) is selected from the group comprising lignosulfonates and their salts; preferably consisting of Borresperse NA, Borresperse 3A, Ultrazine NA, Ufoxane 3A, Vanisperse CB, Marasperse AG, MARASPERSE N22, MARASPERSE C21, MARASPERSE CBOS-4, WAFEX CA122 and Borresperse CA from Borregaard; EDF-350, KRAFTSPERSE 25M, KRAFTSPERSE EDF-450, REAX 100M, REAX 83A, REAX 85A, REAX 88A, REAX 88B, REAX 907, REAX 910, POLYPHONE H, POLYFON O and POLYFON T of Ingevity; AGR1NOL DN 19 and Agrinol C12 from Tembec; more preferably consisting of REAX 88A and REAX 88B; and particularly preferably REAX 88B, wherein proportion of component c) in the compositions according to the invention is preferably 1-40% by weight, more preferably 3-15% by weight, and particularly preferably 8-13% by weight. 4. Composition according to one of the preceding claims comprising a. Compounds of the formula (1)

in which W is particularly preferably hydrogen or methyl, X is particularly preferably chlorine or methyl, Y is particularly preferably hydrogen. V 'is particularly preferably fluorine or chlorine, (highlighted for fluorine or chlorine in the 4-position), particularly preferably represents hydrogen or fluorine (highlighted for fluorine in the 3-position), is particularly preferred for hydrogen or fluorine (highlighted for fluorine in the 5-position), A, B and the carbon atom to which they are attached are particularly preferably saturated C 9 -cycloalkyl in which one ring member is replaced by oxygen, G is particularly preferably hydrogen (a) or one of the groups

in which E particularly preferably represents a metal ion equivalent or an ammonium ion (highlighted for sodium or potassium), Rl particularly preferred for straight-chain or branched C _| -C ^'is 4-alkyl, R ^ particularly preferred for straight-chain or branched C _| -C ^' 4 alkyl. b. at least one base (component b) selected from the group comprising LiOH, KOH and NaOH, c. at least one dispersant selected from the group of lignosulfonates and their Salts, preferably consisting of Borresperse NA, Borresperse 3A, Ultrazine NA, Ufoxane 3A, Vanisperse CB, Marasperse AG, MARASPERSE N22, MARASPERSE C21, MARASPERSE CBOS-4, WAFEX CA122 and Borresperse CA from Borregaard; EDF-350 FRONT SHAFT, KRAFTSPERSE 25M, KRAFTSPERSE EDF-450, REAX 100M, REAX 83A, REAX 85A, REAX 88A, REAX 88B, REAX 907, REAX 910, POLYPHONE H, POLYFON O and POLYFON T from Ingevity; AGRINOL DN 19 and Agrinol C12 from Tembec. d. at least one wetting agent selected from the group consisting of sodium salts of alkylated naphthalenesulfonates such as, preferably selected from the group consisting of ®Morwet EFW, the sodium salts of dioctylsulfosuccinic acid, © Aerosol OTB, and block polymers of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide on ethylenediamine, © Synperonic T 905 e , optionally at least one water-soluble filler, and f. optionally further water-soluble or liquid active ingredients and adjuvants. 5. Composition according to one of the preceding claims 2 containing compound of formula (1) selected from the following compounds a. A compound of the formula (I) selected from the following compounds

in which the radicals have the following meaning:

b. at least one base (component b) selected from the group comprising KOH and NaOH, c. at least one dispersant selected from the group of lignosulfonates and their Salts, consisting of REAX 88B, d. at least one wetting agent selected from the group consisting of the sodium salts of alkylated naphthalenesulfonates and the sodium salts of dioctylsulfosuccinic acid, e. at least one water-soluble filler selected from the group comprising readily soluble inorganic salts, sugars and urea derivatives, and f. optionally further water-soluble or liquid active ingredients and adjuvants. 6. The composition according to one or more of the preceding claims containing the Compound of formula (1-7) having the following structure a):

(I) b. KOH as base (component b), c. REAX 88B (CAS No. 68512-34-5) as a basic dispersant from the group of lignosulfonate, d. a wetting agent selected from the group consisting of the sodium salts of alkylated naphthalenesulfonates, preferably ®Morwet EFW, e. a water-soluble filler selected from the group comprising sugars, preferably lactose and maltodextrin, more preferably lactose, f. optionally further water-soluble or liquid active ingredients and adjuvants. 7. Composition according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the molar ratio of active ingredient to base (component (a) to (b)) in the range of 0.7: 1.0 to 1.0: 0, 7, is. 8. Composition according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the molar ratio of active ingredient to base (component (a) to (b)) in the range of 1, 0: 1.0 to 1.0: 0, 9 is. 9. Composition according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that components a - e are present in a) 55-80% by weight  b) 10-20% by weight  c) 3-15% by weight  d) 1-3% by weight e) 5-18% by weight. 10. The composition according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that components a - e are present in a) 55-65 wt .-%  b) 15-19% by weight  c) 8-13% by weight  d) 1.5-2.5% by weight  e) 12-18% by weight. 11. A process for the preparation of a composition according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the formulation is carried out by mixing the components and subsequent spray-drying. 12. Use of a composition according to one or more of claims 1 to 5 for the application of the agrochemical active ingredients contained in plants and / or their habitat. 13. Composition, characterized by a content of a composition according to one or more of claims 1 to 10. 14. Use of a composition according to one or more of claims 1 to 10 for controlling insects.