| abstract |
A diamide derivative of phthalic acid characterized in that it is represented by the general formula (I), <EMI FILE = "98069110_1" ID = "1" IMF = JPEG> {where R1, and R2 and R3 may be the same or different, and are each a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, or a group of the formula -A1-Q /; X may be the same or different and is each a halogen atom, a phenyl group, a heterocyclic group, or a group of the formula-A2-R7; n has a value from 0 to 4; And it can be the same or different and they are each a cyano group, a nitro group, a phenyl group, a heterocyclic group, or a group of the formula -A2-R7; m has a value of 0 to 5; Z1 and Z2 are each an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom}, and an agricultural and horticultural insecticide containing said phthaldiamide derivative, as well as providing a method for the use of the insecticide. The agricultural and horticultural insecticides of the present invention demonstrate optimal activity to control harmful insects. |