| abstract |
The present invention provides an immediate-release, residue-free and long-acting insecticidal and acaricidal composition comprising cyclic polysiloxanes of formula (I) wherein R is in each case the same or different, namely methyl, ethyl or propyl. , and n is 4 or 5, wherein the compound of formula (I) in which n is 4 is present in an amount of 50 to 85% by weight, and the compound of formula (I) in which n is 5 is present in an amount of 5 to 15% by weight. and the composition is in the form of a spray mist with an average droplet diameter in the range of 130 to 500 microns, usually sprayable on pests. ŕ |