abstract |
An insecticidal composition having as an adjuvant a phosphonate or an alkoxylated derivative or dimer thereof having the formula (I) is disclosed, wherein the variables shown in formula (I) are as defined in the specification. Preferred phosphonates are bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-2ethylhexylphosphonate, bis-(2-ethylhexyl)-octylphosphonate and bis-(butyl)butylphosphonate. |