| abstract |
The invention provides insecticidal compositions for use in the application of insecticides to paddy-field rice, comprising a solid carrier, at least one insecticidal active ingredient, and a water-immiscible oil, said water-immiscible oil being a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated C₈₋₁₈ alcohol or a lower alkyl ester of a straight or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated C₈₋₁₈ monocarboxylic acid, said water-immiscible oil being miscible with the insecticidal active ingredient and having a specific gravity of less than 1 and a boiling point at atmospheric pressure of greater than 200°C. The invention also provides processes for their preparation and a method of controlling insect pests of rice in a paddy-field. |