EA013126B1

EA013126B1 - Aqueous neonicotinoid compositions for seed treatment

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Publication number: EA013126B1
Application number: EA200702632A
Authority: EA
Inventors: Кристиан Шлаттер; Рави Рамачандран
Original assignee: Зингента Партисипейшнс Аг
Priority date: 2004-08-17
Filing date: 2005-06-24
Publication date: 2010-02-26
Also published as: EG25530A; EA200702632A1

Abstract

An aqueous composition suitable for applying insecticides or acaricides to plant propagation materials comprising water, an insecticidally or acaricidally effective amount of at least one nitroimino- or nitroguanidino-compound in free form or in agrochemical useful salt form and a blend of the following components, by weight: a) 2 - 10% of a surface-active agent comprising al) at least one anionic surfactant; b) 4 - 20% of at least one inorganic solid carrier; and c) 3 - 25% of at least one antifreeze agent. In one embodiment, the aqueous composition further comprises a fungicidally effective amount of at least one fungicidally active compound. The inventive composition is storage stable, ready-to-apply (RTA), ecologically and toxicologically favorable and has good fungicidal efficacy.

Description

The present invention relates to aqueous compositions, to the preparation of such compositions, and to a method for using such compositions to combat insects and / or representatives of the mite order (Asapia). The aqueous compositions of the present invention are particularly suitable for protecting plant propagation materials, such as seeds, from insects and / or members of the mite order (Asapia).

The level of technology

The use of synthetic insecticides to control insect pests in crops is a common practice. This practice has become very successful from a commercial point of view, since it turned out that such a struggle could increase crop yields.

However, the effective use of insecticides requires thoroughness and consideration of insect resistance to these agents and the impact on personnel. One solution to this problem is the development of new, more active insecticides to reduce the use of old highly toxic insecticides and reduce environmental pollution.

One new class of insecticides that have occupied a significant market share is the so-called neonicotinoid insecticides. Insecticides of this class include nitroimines or nitroguanidines, for example, the compounds imidacloprid, acetamiprid and thiamethoxam, which are described in I8 patents No. 4742060 and 5304566 and EP 580553 A2, respectively.

Direct processing of plant propagation materials (such as seeds) with insecticides reduces the impact on the environment and personnel, and prevents the occurrence of pest resistance to these products when they are used individually or in combination with non-root insecticide introduction or introduction into the furrows.

Seed treatment is used for a wide variety of crops to control numerous pests. Seed treatment is usually used to ensure uniform plant density and reduce crop losses by protecting seedlings from insects in the soil. Seed treatment with systemic agents in some cases can be an alternative to the traditional spreading of non-root insecticides.

Insecticidal preparations for seed treatment are produced in the form of various preparative forms: dry bulk preparations (SS); suspended solids in liquids (LR); true liquids (IL); emulsifiable concentrates (EC); Dustov (D); wettable powders (SP); emulsion suspensions (SE); water dispersible granules (VG) and others. Some of them are intended for use only in industrial devices for application using closed application systems, others are easily purchased for use in agricultural enterprises in the form of dusts, suspensions, water-soluble bags or ready-to-use liquid preparations.

Industrial seed treatment is often desirable, since special equipment is needed to properly process or process large quantities of seeds. For industrial processing, it is important that the operating characteristics of the equipment allow a strictly necessary amount of active ingredient to be applied to the seeds. This is especially important for the most advanced insecticides, which should be used in very small quantities (no more than 1 g of the active ingredient for about 50 kg of seeds).

Many materials for seed treatment are produced in a convenient form for use in agricultural enterprises. They are the processing means for the bins or cans of the metering unit, so that a liquid or dry preparation is applied to the seeds when they are transported through the transport auger from the transport tank or truck to the banks of the metering unit. These compositions are very convenient for processing large volumes of seeds immediately before sowing. Conventional dry formulations are prepared using talc or graphite, which provide adhesion of the chemical to the seeds. Convenient liquid formulations for bins are produced in the form of quickly drying means. In any case, in order to maximize the effectiveness of any seed treatment, it is necessary that the seeds are well covered with the product.

However, when treating seeds, it is difficult to provide good coverage. For example, dry formulations can lead to an unacceptable effect of the insecticide active ingredient on personnel. Some liquid formulations may become non-uniform during storage and particle size or viscosity will change. Additional difficulties may arise, such as an unacceptable drying time, accumulation of a substance in a seed treatment device, poor flowability of seeds, poor seed coating and the formation of dust applied to insecticide seeds before sowing. For these reasons, use becomes difficult and the biological effectiveness of seed treatment decreases.

Alternative new seed treatment liquid compositions are needed in the art that are effective when using seed treatment equipment in industrial and agricultural applications.

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Summary of the Invention

According to the invention, it was unexpectedly found that specially prepared aqueous insecticidal compositions based on a combination of surfactant, inorganic carrier, antifreeze agent and insecticide of the class of neonicotinoids are stable during storage, have improved flowability and adhere well to the material for the reproduction of plants with weak formation dust and have excellent performance when applied to cold or frozen seeds. The aqueous compositions of the present invention are particularly preferred for protecting plant propagation materials, such as seeds, from insects and / or members of the mite order (Asappa), and are well combined with fungicidally active compounds designed to combat phytopathogenic fungi.

Thus, the present invention relates to an aqueous composition suitable for applying insecticides or acaricides on plant propagation materials, including water, an insecticidal or acaricidally effective amount of at least one nitroimin or nitroguanidine in free form or in the form of an agrochemically applicable salt and a mixture of the following components :

a) 2-10 wt.% surfactant, including A1) at least one anionic surfactant;

b) 4-20 wt.% at least one solid inorganic carrier and

c) 3-25 wt.% at least one antifreeze agent.

In one embodiment, the aqueous composition further comprises a fungicidally effective amount of at least one fungicidally active compound.

Aqueous compositions are prepared by thoroughly mixing the components with water, optionally using a concentrated premix obtained by wet grinding of solid components, until a uniformly dispersed phase is obtained.

The present invention also relates to plant propagation materials treated with an aqueous composition, and to a method for reducing insect or mite infestation of plant propagation materials such as seeds and seedlings. The method comprises treating the seeds with an aqueous insecticidal / acaricidal composition according to the invention described above.

Detailed Description of the Invention

The authors of the present invention found that the particular combination of surfactants (a), carriers (b) and antifreeze agents (c) and a neonicotinoid insecticide when used together gives aqueous compositions that are stable during storage and are suitable for use in seeds, such as an apparatus for semi-dry dressing of seeds, an apparatus for direct dressing of seeds, an apparatus for dressing Rapodep seeds or an apparatus for dressing seeds MM-o-shaOc, as well as processing facilities for bunkers or cans of the sowing apparatus at agricultural enterprises. Breeding materials treated with aqueous compositions dry quickly, have good flowability, a sufficient degree of coating, and form little or no dust.

Active ingredients.

The term insecticide or insecticidal when used in the present invention in connection with neonicotinoid compounds includes or means insecticidal and acaricidal active compounds.

The term nitroimin or nitroguanidine as used in the present invention means insecticidal and / or acaricidal active compounds of the class of the so-called neonicotinoids. In one embodiment, suitable nitroimine or nitroguanidine include at least one neonicotinoid compound of formula (I)

x in which A represents 2-chloropyrid-5-ylny, 2-methylpyrid-5-ylny, 1-oxide-3-pyridinium, 2-chloro-1-oxide-5-pyridinium, 2,3-dichloro-1-oxide-5 a pyridinium, tetrahydrofuran-3-yl, 5-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-yl or 2-chlorothiazol-5-yl group;

Υ means -Ν (Β) (Β ₂ ), §AT ₂ or C1-C _four -alkyl;

B is hydrogen, C1-C ₆ -alkyl, phenyl-C1-C _four -alkyl, C ₃ -WITH ₆ -cycloalkyl, C ₂ -WITH ₆ alkenyl or C ₂ -WITH ₆ alkynyl;

B1 and B ₂ independently of one another denote C1-C _four -alkyl, C1-C _four alkenyl, C1-C _four -alkynyl, -C (= O) -CH ₃ or benzyl or together form a -CH group ₂ -SN ₂ -, - CH ₂ -SN ₂ -SN ₂ -, - CH ₂ -O-CH ₂ -, - CH ₂ -8-CH ₂ -, - CH ₂ -IN-CH ₂ - or -CH ₂ -S (CH ₃ ) -CH ₂ - and

X stands for Ν-ΝΟ ₂ , Ν-ΟΝ or CH-ΝΟ: or, if appropriate, its tautomer, in each case in free form or in salt form.

Compound (I) may be in the form of tautomers. Accordingly, above and below in the present invention, if this is appropriate, compound (I) includes the corresponding tautomers, even if the latter are not specifically indicated in each case.

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The compounds of formula (I) can form addition salts with acids. These salts are formed, for example, with strong inorganic acids, such as, for example, perchloric, sulfuric, nitric, nitrous, phosphoric or hydrohalic acids, with strong organic carboxylic acids, unsubstituted or substituted, for example, by halogen substituted, C1-C _four -alkanecarboxylic acids, for example, acetic acid, saturated or unsaturated dicarboxylic acids, for example, oxalic, malonic, succinic, maleic, fumaric or phthalic acids, hydroxycarboxylic acids, for example, ascorbic, lactic, malic or citric acid or benzoic acid; such as unsubstituted or substituted, for example halogen-substituted, C 1 -C 4 alkane or aryl sulphonic acids, for example, methanyl p-toluenesulphonic acid. In addition, compounds of formula (I) containing at least one acid group can form salts with bases. Suitable base salts are, for example, metal salts, such as alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts, for example sodium, potassium or magnesium salts, or salts with ammonia or organic amine, such as morpholine, piperidine, pyrrolidine, mono-, di- or tri-lower alkylamine, for example ethyl, diethyl, triethyl or dimethylpropylamine, or mono-, di-, or trihydroxy-lower alkylamine, for example mono-, di-, or triethanolamine. In addition, corresponding internal salts can also be formed. Agrochemically preferred salts may be mentioned as a preferred subset within the scope of the present invention. Due to the close relationship between the compounds of formula (I) in the free form and in the form of their salts, any indication of the free compounds of formula (I) or their corresponding salts above and below in the present invention should be understood as including the corresponding salts or free compounds of formula (I) if it is suitable and appropriate. These considerations apply to the tautomers of the compounds of formula (I), and to their salts. In each case, the free form is particularly suitable.

Preferred compounds of formula (I) are those in which A represents a pyrid-3-yl, 2-chloropyrid-5-yl, 2-chloro-1-oxide-5-pyridinium or 2-chlorothiazol-5-yl group; preferably a 2-chloropyrid-5-yl or 2-chlorothiazol-5-yl group, where

Υ means -Ν (Β) (Β ₂ );

B stands for C _one -WITH ₆ -alkyl, phenyl-C _one -WITH _four -alkyl, C ₃ -WITH _four alkenyl or C ₃ -WITH _four alkynyl; more preferably C1-4 alkyl, such as methyl;

AT _one and B ₂ independently designate C | -C _four -alkyl or benzyl or together designate the group -CH2-CH2-, -CH2-CH2-CH2-, -CH2-O-CH2-, -CH2-8-CH2-, -CHO-KTH-SCH-, -CH2-ZhSNz A) -CH2-, preferably -CH ₂ -SN ₂ - or -CH ₂ -O-CH ₂ - more preferably -CH ₂ -O-CH ₂ - and

X stands for Ν-ΝΟ ₂ or Ν-SL, more preferably Ν-ΝΟ ₂ .

Specific examples of suitable neonicotinoids within the scope of the present invention include the thiamethoxam formula imidacloprid formula

tiakloprid formula

clothianidin formula

- 3 013126 nitenpyram formula acetamiprid formula

Neonicotinoid compounds are used in the composition in an insecticidal or acaricidal effective amount.

Mixtures of one or more of the above active compounds are also applicable as an active ingredient in the practice of the present invention.

In one embodiment, the insecticidal or acaricidal active compound or mixture of compounds is contained in the composition in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 50 wt.%, More preferably from 2 to about 35 wt. / Wt.% And even more preferably from about 20 to about 30% w / w.

In another embodiment, the insecticidal or acaricidal active compound or mixture of compounds includes neonicotinoid compounds selected from the group including thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, thiacloprid, nitenpyram and acetamiprid in amounts ranging from about 25 to about 35%, or clotianidine in an amount from about 20 to about 35%.

The term fungicide as used in the present invention includes compounds active against phytopathogenic fungi, which can belong to the most diverse classes of compounds. Examples of classes of compounds which may include a suitable fungicide active compound include both solid at room temperature (25 ° C) and liquid fungicides at room temperature, such as triazole derivatives, strobilurins, carbamates (including thio- and dithiocarbamates), benzimidazoles ( thiabendazole), три-trihalomethylthio compounds (captan), substituted benzenes, carboxamides, phenylamides and phenylpyrroles, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of suitable individual compounds of the above classes of compounds are given below. For the designation of individual compounds, common names are used if they are established (see Rekiabe Mapia1, 12 ^4b Fuck, 2001, Сπΐίδΐι Sgor Rtoles1 Sleepy).

Suitable triazole derivatives include propiconazole, diphenconazole, tebuconazole, tetraco nazole and triticonazole.

Suitable strobilurins include trifloxystrobin, azoxystrobin, kresoxim-methyl, and picoxystrobin.

Suitable carbamates include thiram.

Suitable substituted benzenes include PCNΒ and chlorothalonil.

Suitable carboxamides include carboxin.

Preferred phenylamides useful in compositions and methods included in the scope of the present invention include metalaxyl; metalaxyl containing more than 70 wt.% I-enantiomer; metalaxyl containing more than 85% by weight of the I-enantiomer; metalaxyl containing more than 92 wt.% I-enantiomer; metalaxyl containing more than 97% by weight of the I-enantiomer; and mefenoxam (i.e., I-metalaxyl or metalaxyl-M).

Preferred phenylpyrrole, applicable in the compositions and methods included in the scope of the present invention, is fludioxonil.

Other suitable fungicidal compounds that may mentioned are Benomyl (also known as benlat), bitertanol, carbendazim, kapropamid, cymoxanil, cyprodinil, ethirimol, fenpiclonil, fenpropimorph, fluquinconazole, flutolanil, flutriafol, fosetyl-aluminum, fuberidazole, guazatine, gimeksanol, kasugamycin, imazalil, imibenconazole, iminoctadine-triacetate, ipconazole, iprodion, mancozeb, maneb, mepronil, metalaxyl, metalaxyl-M (mefenoxam), metconazole, metiram, ΜΟΝ 65500 (siltiofam - suggested Ι8Ο); l, copper oxinate, oxolinic acid, perfurazoat, pencycuron, prochloraz, propamocarb hydrochloride, pirokvilon, silthiofam - see ΜΟΝ 65500, teknazen, thifluzamide, tiofenat-methyl, tolclofos-methyl, tiadimenol, triazoksid and triflumizole..

Fungicide active compounds are used in the composition in a fungicidally effective amount.

In the practice of the present invention, mixtures comprising one or more of the above fungicidally active compounds are also applicable as the active component.

In one embodiment, a mixture of at least one liquid at ambient temperature fungicide (for example, phenylamide, such as I-metalaxyl) and at least one solid at ambient temperature fungicide (for example, phenylpyrrole, such

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In one embodiment, the fungicidally active compound or mixture of compounds is contained in the composition in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 50 wt.%, More preferably from 2 to about 20 wt.% In terms of the entire composition.

Surface-active substance.

Aqueous compositions contain from less than about 2 to about 10 wt.% Surfactant (a). In one embodiment, the aqueous compositions contain from 3 to 7 wt.% Surfactant (a).

Surfactant (a) includes (a1) at least one anionic surfactant. Typically, the anionic surfactant may be any known in the art. Suitable anionic surfactants are usually oligomers and polymers, as well as polycondensates, which contain a quantity of anionic groups sufficient to make them soluble in water. Suitable anionic surfactants include alcohol sulphates, alcohol ether sulphates, alkyl aryl ether sulphates, alkylaryl sulphonates, such as alkyl benzene sulphonates and alkyl naphthalene sulphonates and their salts, alkyl sulphonates, polo alkoxylcd chroatycrylate dehydrochrooxycrylate, and it can be used to treat alcohols, etc. ₁₂ -WITH ₁₅ -alkanols or polyalkoxylated With ₁₂ -WITH ₁₅ alkanols, carboxylates of ethers of alcohols, carboxylates of phenols alkylpolyglycoside / alkenylsuccinic anhydride, alkyl esters sulfates, naphthalene sulfonates, condensation products of naphthalene with formaldehyde, alkylsulfonamides, sulphonated agents , polyarylphenol polyalkoxy esters sulfates and polyarylphenol polyalkoxy esters phosphates, and sulfated alkylphenol ethoxylates and phosphate th e alkyl phenol ethoxylates.

Specific examples of suitable anionic surfactants include Segorop T77 (Vyofa) (Νι salt No.methyl-No.leoyltourate); Morris 4й384 (WiF) (tristyrylphenol sulfate); Weah 825 (HUeChueo) (ethoxylated ligninsulfonate); 81% 8171 (8erai) (ethoxylated nonylphenol phosphate); No. 401-A (8! Erai) (alkylbenzenesulfonate calcium salt); Yesryok C8-131 (^ yeo) (ethoxylated nonylphenol phosphate); A.! Ryok 3226 (Ishdieta) (ethoxylated tridecylol phosphate). Suitable anionic surfactants can be obtained by known methods, and they are also commercially available.

A surfactant comprising a1) at least one anionic surfactant may optionally further comprise a2) one or more non-ionic surfactants. When used in the present invention, the non-ionic surfactants are compounds that differ from the water dispersible and water soluble polymers b) described in the present invention.

Typical non-ionic surfactants include polyarylphenolpolyethoxyethers, ophthalmic oxyacetate, polyphenol polyethoxyethers, polyglycol ethers, derivatives of saturated fatty acids, polyglycol ethers, derivatives of unsaturated fatty acids, polyglycol ethers, derivatives of aliphatic alcohols, and therapies, asymptools, ethereal polyacrytoxyethers, unsaturated fatty acids, polyglycol ethers, aliphatic alcohols, ethereal polyacrytoxyethers; and polyoxyethylene sorbitan, alkoxylated vegetable oils, alkoxy liquefied acetylene diols, polyalkoxylated alkyl phenols, fatty acid alkoxylates, sorbitan alkoxylates, sorbitol esters, C _eight -WITH ₂₂ -alkyl or alkenylphenol .

Specific examples of suitable non-ionic surfactants include Separo1 X-060 (C1AP1) (ethoxylated fatty alcohol); 8 troyog V8I (Kkola) (ethoxylated tristyrylphenol); Makop ΤΌ-6 (8! Therapy) (ethoxylated fatty alcohol); GDP 30 (iscite) (ethoxylated lauryl alcohol); \ Uyopo1 SO-360 (\ Uyeo) (ethoxylated castor oil); \ Uyopo1-60 (\ Uyeo) (ethoxylated nonylphenol). Suitable non-ionic surfactants can be obtained by known methods, and they are also commercially available.

In addition to anionic and nonionic surfactants, some cationic or zwitterionic surfactants a3) are also suitable for use in the present invention, such as C8-C18 fatty acid alkanolamides and polyalkoks

- 5 013126 silats C _eight -C18 fatty amines, Syu-C1 _eight -alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chlorides, alkyl dimethylaminoacetic acids of coconut oil and phosphates of polyalkoxylates C _eight -WITH ₁₈ - fatty amines.

Carrier.

The aqueous composition also comprises (b) from at least about 4 to about 20%, more preferably from 5 to about 15% of at least one solid inorganic carrier.

A solid inorganic carrier is a natural or synthetic substance that is insoluble in water. This carrier is usually inert and applicable to agriculture, especially for treated seeds or other propagating material. It can be selected, for example, from the group including clay, natural and synthetic silicates, titanium dioxide, magnesium silicate, aluminum silicate, talc, pyrophyllite clay, silica, attapulgite clay, diatomaceous earth, chalk, diatomaceous earth, lime, calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, Fuller's land, etc., such as those described in the CEB (United States Code of Practice) 180.1001. (c) & (k).

Antifreeze.

The aqueous composition also comprises (c) from at least about 3 to about 25% of at least one antifreeze agent, more preferably from 6 to about 20% by weight.

Specific examples of suitable antifreeze agents include ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol,

1.3-propylene glycol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,4-pentanediol, 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol, 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-butanediol, trimethylolpropane, mannitol, sorbitol, glycerin, pentaerythritol,

1.4-cyclohexanedimethanol, xylenol, bisphenols, such as bisphenol A and the like.

In addition, you can use alcohols, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol or ethylene glycol. , tripentaerythritol, tetrapentaerythritol, diglycerol, triglycerol, tetraglycerol, pentaglycerin, hexaglycerol, heptaglycerol, octaglycerol, and the like.

Ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and glycerin can be mentioned as a particularly preferred subgroup of applicable antifreeze substances.

Additional components.

The aqueous composition optionally comprises (k) at least one polymer selected from among water-soluble and water-dispersible film-forming polymers. Suitable polymers have an average molecular weight of at least about 1000 up to about 100,000; more preferably from not less than about 5,000 up to about 100,000. Aqueous compositions typically contain from about 0 to about 10% by weight of the polymer composition (k). In a preferred embodiment, the compositions contain from about 1.0 to about 5 wt.% Film-forming polymer (K).

Suitable polymers are selected from the group including:

k1) random and block copolymers of alkylene oxide, such as block copolymers ethylene oxide propylene oxide block copolymers (EO / PO), including block copolymers, and EO-PO-EO, and PO-EO-PO; statistical and block copolymers of ethylene oxide-butylene oxide, adducts of statistical and block copolymers of ethylene oxide-propylene oxide with C2-C6 alkyl, adducts of statistical and block copolymers of ethylene oxide-butylene oxide with C2-C6-alkyl;

k2) polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene monoalkyl ethers such as methyl ether, ethyl ether, propyl ether, butyl ether, or mixtures thereof;

k3) vinyl acetate / vinyl pyrrolidone copolymers;

K4) copolymers of alkylated vinylpyrrolidone;

k5) polyvinylpyrrolidone; and k6) polyalkylene glycol, including polypropylene glycols and polyethylene glycols.

Specific examples of suitable polymers include Plino P103 (BA8E) (EO-PO-EO block copolymer), Pligo R65 (BA8E) copolymer (EO-PO-EO block copolymer), Plino R108 (BA8E) copolymer (block copolymer EO-PO- EO), Ushati1 18160 (Ν; · ιΙίοη; · ι1 81ags11) (polyvinyl acetate), Adptsg 30 (18R) (polyvinylpyrrolidone), Adteg UA7 \ g (18P) (copolymer of vinyl acetate / vinylpyrrolidone), adpteg A18teg, 18g (18 V) (copolymer of vinyl acetate / vinylpyrrolidone), Vinylpyrrolidone copolymer), RES 400 (Ishcet) (polyethylene glycol), PlGV 25B2 (BA8E) (PO-EO-PO block copolymer), Rigoss B 31B1 (BA8E) (PO-EO-PO block copolymer) and ^ Ycopo1 N8 500ES (^ yso) (copolymer of butanol with PO-EO).

The composition also optionally contains (e) at least one thickener.

In one embodiment, the thickener is contained in the aqueous composition in an amount from about 0.01 to about 25% w / w, more preferably from 0.02 to 10% by weight.

Illustrative of thickeners (water-soluble polymers which in aqueous media have pseudoplastic characteristics) are gum arabic, gum karaya, gum tragacanth, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan, salts of alginic acid, casein, dextran, pectin, agar , 2-hydroxyethyl starch, 2-aminoethyl starch,

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2-hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose salt, cellulose sulfate salt, polyacrylamide, alkali metal salts of maleic anhydride copolymers and poly (meth) acrylate alkali metal salts.

As suitable thickeners, it is also possible to mention clay such as attapulgite, carrageenan, croscarmellose sodium, furcelleran, glycerin, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, polystyrene, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylguar gum and carboxymethylcellulose sodium. Xanthan gum is preferred.

The aqueous composition proposed in the present invention can be used in conjunction with auxiliary substances customary in the preparation technology of compositions, biocides, biostatics, emulsifiers (lecithin, sorbitan, etc.), antifoaming agents, or application enhancers commonly used in the field of cooking compositions. In addition, inoculants and clarifiers can be noted.

In addition, a coloring agent, such as a dye or pigment, is included in the seed coat so that it can be immediately seen that the seed has been processed. The coloring agent is also applicable to demonstrate to the user the uniformity of the applied coating.

Compositions proposed in the present invention include additional active compounds and / or can be used together or sequentially with them. These additional compounds can be fertilizers, or sources of micronutrients, or other drugs that affect plant growth. They may also be selective herbicides, fungicides, other insecticides, bactericides, insect growth regulators, plant growth regulators, nematocides, molluscicides, or mixtures of several such drugs.

Way

Aqueous neonicotinoid compositions proposed in the present invention, can be prepared according to methods known in the art.

In one embodiment, the aqueous neonicotinoid compositions of the present invention may be obtained by a method that includes the steps of (a) forming a premix with at least one solid active compound and at least one surface active substance; (B) forming a carrier premix with water; and (c) sequentially adding the premixes (a) and (b) and the rest of the ingredients to the water while mixing to obtain a uniformly dispersed composition.

In one embodiment, the solid active compounds, before being added to the mixture (c), can be subjected to wet grinding.

The final composition, if necessary, can be drained to remove insoluble particles.

Water composition.

Insecticidal compositions proposed in the present invention, can be an aqueous solution, dispersion, suspension, emulsion or suspension-emulsion. In one embodiment, the composition is a ready-to-use suspension or suspension-emulsion.

The average size of the suspended particles is from 0.1 to 20, preferably from 1.5 to 5 microns, when measured using a laser particle analyzer, for example using a C1BA8 920 instrument.

The viscosity of the aqueous composition is from 50 to 2000, more preferably from 100 to 1000 mPa-s, when measured with a viscometer ΒΚΟΟΚΡΊΕΕΌ with a spindle of 3 at a speed of 30 rpm and 25 ° C.

The aqueous compositions of the present invention are stable and retain their viscosity and uniformity for at least 12 months at 25 ° C.

Application

For the purposes of the present invention, seed treatment agents are defined as chemical or biological substances that are applied to seeds or vegetative plant propagation materials to combat pathogens, insects, or other pests. The seed treatment composition of the present invention includes neonicotinoid insecticides / acaricides, but may include other pesticides, such as bactericides and other classes of insecticides. Most seed treatment products are applied to seeds in the strict sense of the word, which have a seed coat surrounding the germ. However, some seed treatments can be applied to vegetative plant propagation materials, such as rhizomes, bulbs, tubers or tubers.

Aqueous insecticidal / acaricidal compositions proposed in the present invention are formulated to protect cultivated plants and materials for their reproduction. The compositions proposed in the present invention are mainly formulated for use in treating seeds in order to protect them from insects living in the soil, which can damage the crop in the early stages of plant development. For example, the compositions can be prepared to control target insects and representatives of the mite order (Asapia), including from the Lepidoptera order (Leperboridae), for example, Ac1et15 Cr., Abohorjyuek Cr., Aedepa Cr., Adtoec Cr., AlabatArSaimerAssamadaea mate. Ayisagaa detshaPik. Atsyrk Krr., Atdutoeshaa Krr., AshdarEa

- 7 013126 CRC, Vikkeo1a GIAC, Saiga sais e11a, Satroksha p1rropepk1k, Syyo CRC, SyopkYupeiga CRC, S1uk1a ash1die11a, Sparya1osgos1k CRC, Speryak1a CRC, Sosyuyk CRC, So1eoryoga CRC, Sgos1yo1ot1a sho1ayk, Stur1ory1eYa 1eiso1ge1a.!....... Suya Ave., Laidu ipyaPk, Nuryapyga Si-Pe, Keyepa 1usoregk1se11a, eisor1ega ksye11a, yyosoYeShk CRC., oeya oyapa, ushapYa CRC., uopeEa CRC., Ma1asokota CRC., Mashek1ga gakkyuae, Mapyisa kekh! but OregorYega CRC., Oak (g1P1a piyayk, Rattepe CRC. , Rapieppk Krr., Rapoyk G1attea, Resyporyyog dokkralea, Ryshopsaea oregsile11a, Rtipk garae, Rtiepk kr., R1i1e11a huylok! 1111a, Rgaukrrr., 8s1grr. agdapo! y1k CRC., 8royor1ega CRC., 8upap! yeyop CRC., Tyaishe1oroea CRC., Toyph CRC., w Tpsyoryya and Uroposhei1a CRC .;

From the order of Coleoptera (So1eor1eta), e.g. Adpo1ek CRE., Ap1yoposhik CRE., LYutapa ypeapk, SyaeYuspeta yYayk, SoktoroShek CRE., Sigsi1yu CRE., Oegtek1ek CRE., P1agoysa CRE., Eryasypa CRE., Egetpik CRE., er1sho1agka yeset1shea1a, Ykkogyoryik crrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr crr. and Tgodoyegsha CR;

from the order of Orthoptera (Oyuorleta), for example, Bryaia krr., Vaieya 11a krr., Stu11o1a1ra krr., Leisoriaea taigaea, Bosia krr., Repr1pe1a krr. and Crrrrrrr;

from the order of termites (1 stor), for example, Casey Shagshek CR;

from the detachment of seniors (Rkosorleta), for example Yrokseyk CR;

from the order of lice (Lporita), for example, Naesh1rshik crr., UshdpaNikrr cr., Reys1i1 crr., Reshrasdik krr. and Ryuyoheta CR;

from the detachment of lice (Ma11oryada), for example, Pashaipea KRR. and Tpsyoyestek CR;

from the order of the fringed-winged (Tyukuporleta), for example, Btapkastera 11a Crr., Netshopoyprk Crr., Taesho-Iprk krr., Typrkka1r1t1, Typrkk1aBas1 and 8yyy1rkkit1k11

from the squadron of the and TpaUta CR;

from the order Homoptera (Noshor1eta), for example A1eigo1yphik yossokik, A1eugoyek gakkyuae, Aoshy1e11a CRC., Ary1y1yae, irrigation ditches CRC., Akr1yyu1ik CRC., older than 1aast Setor1ak1eg CRC., Sygukoshrya1ik aoshyshsh, Sygukoshrya1ik dw! uokregt1, Sossik yekrepyish, Eshroaksa CRC., Epokota Safeguard, Hebrew; , Rkeiiai1asakr1k cr., Rkeiyosossik cr., Rku11a cr., RiMnapa ae! Yuryuya, Oiagakr | yyushk krr., Kyora1ok1rypt crr. , 8а1ккейя крр., 8сарйо1ййик крр., 8сй | / арЫк крр., 8йоЫоп крр., Тпа1егойек уарогапошш, Тпоха егуееее and ИпакрЦ сып;

from the detachment of churches; and Uekra CR;

from the squadron, the ., Sakyoryyik krr., Skoksha krr., Nureygsha krr., Nurroyeksa krr., B-totu / a krr., Ossaa krr., Me1apadgotuha kr., Mixa krr. Yooxuatk Rhyota CRa., Kyadoileyk Roshopea, 8s1ata Krr., 81ooshuhuk CR., TaBatik CR., Thapsha CR. and T1RI1A CR.

from the order of fleas (81 parasites), for example, the Setriori11ik cr. and Heporku 11a river; and from the detachment of bristletails (Tyukapiga), for example, Cyrillus cassiappa, crucifers flea beetles (Ryu11o1te1a cr.), root larvae (Eya krr.), secretively probobiotic seedlings (Cyrillicidae crr.) and tli.

In addition to the means intended to control insect pests, the compositions proposed in the present invention optionally preferably include fungicides intended to treat the seeds in order to combat the pathogens in the soil and the corresponding diseases occur in the early stages of plant development. . For example, it is possible to prepare compositions for the control of target pathogens, including English, Tishea, Setia, Syrup, Ikshod, Bicapisi, Eikhosu (the so-called black leg complex); Oomycetes, such as Ryuyori! iota, Riakshoraga, Rkeiioretopokrota, Vette1a, etc., as well as to combat the species of Voiuk, Rugeporyoga, Mopsha and other representatives of the classes of ascomycetes, deuteromycetes and basidiomycetes.

Suitable target crops, in particular, are potatoes, cereals (wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice), corn, sugar beets, cotton, different types of millet, sorghum, sunflower, beans, peas, oil plants such as canola, canola , soybeans, cabbage, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and other vegetables and spicy plants, as well as ornamental shrubs and flowers.

Suitable target cultures also include transgenic plant cultures of the above varieties. Cultures of transgenic plants used in the context of the present invention are plants or material for their reproduction, which is modified using the technology in which recombinant DNA is used, so that they are able, for example, to synthesize selective toxins that are produced, for example, invertebrates, in particular, the Aiitoroya type,

- 8 013126 which can be obtained from strains VaeShiv Yshppsssb; or toxins such as lectins, which are produced by plants; or alternatively capable of conferring herbicide or fungicide resistance. Examples of such toxins and transgenic plants that are able to synthesize such toxins are given, for example, in EP-A-0374753, UO 93/07278, UO 95/34656, EP-A-0427529 and EP-A-451878, which included in the present description by reference.

The compositions of the present invention are particularly suitable for the etching of plant propagation materials. The latter term includes seeds of all types (fruits, tubers, grains), cuttings, shoots, etc. The preferred area of application is the treatment of all types of seeds (indicated above in the list of target crops) and in particular the treatment of canola, corn, cereals, soybeans, other legumes and other vegetables and crops that are susceptible to pest invasion.

Techniques for using seed treatments are well known to those skilled in the art and can easily be used in the context of the present invention. The aqueous neonicotinoid composition according to the invention is applied to the seeds as a slurry or soaked. You can also note, for example, film coating and encapsulation. Coating techniques are well known in the art and for seeds, film coating or encapsulation techniques are used, or for other propagation materials, dipping techniques. Of course, the method of applying the compositions proposed in the present invention to the seeds may vary, and the present invention includes any such technique that needs to be used.

The preferred method of applying the aqueous insecticidal composition of the present invention is to spray or wet the plant propagation material with a liquid formulation or mix the plant material with such a liquid formulation. In addition, before applying the composition proposed in the present invention, can be diluted with water by ordinary mixing at ambient temperature and in an agricultural enterprise to obtain a composition for seed treatment.

The composition can be applied at flow rates equal to 200 ml to 3 liters per 100 kg of seeds, more preferably from 400 ml to 2 liters per 100 kg of seeds.

As noted above, the compositions proposed in the present invention can be prepared or mixed in a seed treatment tank or, by applying an outer coating, combined on seeds with other seed treatment agents. These agents, mixed with the compounds proposed in the present invention, can be designed to combat pests, provide nutrients and to combat plant diseases.

Aqueous insecticidal composition proposed in the present invention, is particularly suitable for simultaneous (such as using a suspension) and sequential treatment of seeds.

Aqueous compositions proposed in the present invention, stable at low and at high temperatures and can be applied to seeds at temperatures in the range from -20 to 40 ° C.

Seeds treated with the aqueous composition of the present invention, in the case of treatment at room temperature, have drying times ranging from 20 to 60 seconds.

The aqueous neonicotinoid compositions of the present invention are typically supplied in a storage and transport device, which is a container with a capacity from about 0.1 to about 2000 liters.

For example, the aqueous neonicotinoid compositions proposed in the present invention may be supplied in small containers with a capacity of from about 0.1 to about 10 liters, including standard containers of 2.5 gallons (9.46 liters), commonly used in the United States, which usually represent a jug or flask with a removable screw cap. They are usually disposable and, after use, are not returned to suppliers, but are removed by the end user in accordance with local rules, methods, regulations or laws for removing containers from agricultural chemicals. Usually several such small containers are packed in one box, and several such boxes are shipped on a pallet. When transporting, small containers (usually in boxes on a pallet) can be placed in a closed space, such as covered railway cars or trucks, a ship's hold or a compartment of an aircraft, or a modular container for boxes intended for transportation by road, rail or water.

Larger disposable containers with a capacity of up to about 200 liters, for example from about 50 to about 200 liters, are usually drums and can be transported in a closed volume, as described above, by one or more onto a pallet or without pallets.

The aqueous neonicotinoid compositions proposed in the present invention can also be supplied in large reusable containers, sometimes referred to as tanks or mini tanks for bulk cargo, which usually contain an integrated pump or device for connection to an external pump for pumping liquid. Tanks or mini tankers for bulk

- 9,013,126 cargoes have a capacity of from about 200 to about 2000 liters or more, and after use they are usually returned to the supplier and usually transported on a pallet.

The main feature of the composition proposed in the present invention, is that it provides the best adhesion of particles to the seeds, which leads to less dust and subsequent elimination of difficulties associated with the formation of dust. Eliminating the formation of dust associated with the use of many seed treatments also eliminates the attendant health risks of personnel working with the treated seeds, such as processing workers, truck drivers, warehouse workers and farmers.

Another advantage of the present invention is the formation of a uniform coating on the seeds of a non-dusting seed treatment agent that does not prevent seed germination and development, but protects the seeds and the resulting seedlings from soil-borne pests of the mite order (Asappa).

Examples

In order to make it easier for those skilled in the art to implement the present invention, examples are provided below to illustrate and not to impose restrictions. In the examples below, as well as throughout the description and claims, temperatures are indicated in degrees Celsius, the pressure is atmospheric, and all contents are given in parts by weight. Registered trademarks and other designations refer to the following products.

Product Surfactants Segorop T77 Composition 14 a salt of methyloleoyl taurate Kiosia manufacturer Zorgoryog 4ϋ384 ethoxylated Vyusya Zherap Adep 1411-80A Tristyrylphenol sulfate 4 EO nonylphenol / 6 EO tallowamine 81 treatments Keah 825 ethoxylated ligninsulfate HUEZGUASO Oeparo1 X-060 ethoxylated fatty alcohol S1apash Polymers Adteg 8T block copolymer Ι8Ρ Pigos P103 vinylpyrrolidone / styrene block copolymer Block copolymer Vase P1igop1s P65 EO-PO-EO block copolymer EO-PO-EO Vase Pigos P108 block copolymer EO-PO-EO Vase Regulation1 18160 polyvinyl acetate Ν "1ίοη" 1 31ags Adtegta 30 polyvinylpyrrolidone Ι5Ρ Adteg UA 7uu copolymer Ι3Ρ Adteg ab 10 vinyl acetate / vinyl pyrrolidone alkylated Ι8Ρ RES 400 polyvinylpyrrolidone polyethylene glycol LIFE Χνίίοοηοΐ N8 500b <2 block copolymer of butanol with PO-EO Huiso UO1S1U 325 mesh media aluminum silicate Atepsap Οοίοίά Auxiliary substances 1g £ a1ie Keo S2B pigment red C2B Sga ZresgaShu ApyGoat A silicone oil ϋο \ ν Sott§ Rouge1 SHH bactericide (1,2-benzisothiazole) Kyoboro! 23 3 (2H) -one) xanthan gum

Example 1

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Surfactants (Zorgoryog 4Ό384, Weah 835, 81Ai Adei! 1411-80 A), antifoam agent (AibGoat A) and a bactericide (Prohe1CHX) are mixed with water until a homogeneous phase is formed. Then add the dye (1gda1is Web C2B), the drying agent (Т1О2), the active ingredients and mix. After that, the resulting mixture is subjected to wet grinding in a so-called bead mill (for example, Eupo. Egodya, Rigtal). The grinding conditions are set to such that the average particle size of the milled premix meets the specifications (usually the average particle size is from 1.5 to 4.0 μm).

Finally, the polymer (P1igoche P103) is added, if used, antifreeze (glycerin) and thickener (xanthan gum) and the final product is mixed for at least 15 minutes.

Aqueous compositions obtained in examples 2-14 (table. Ι-ΙΥ), prepared according to the methods described in example 1. The numbers given for examples are concentrations, expressed in wt / wt.%. All the embodiments described below are based on an insertion volume of 1500 ml per 100 kg of seeds. However, the concentrations of the active ingredients in each of the examples below can be changed, so that the applied volume is from 200 to 3000 ml per 100 kg of seeds.

Table I

Combination of clothianidin with fungicides

Example: 2 3 Clotianin thirty% thirty% Carboxim eleven% - Tebuconazole - 0.6% Thiram sixteen% - Glycerol 15% - Propylene glycol - 15% Sulfonated Tristyrylphenol - - Phosphated tristyrylphenol 3% - Ethoxylated fatty alcohol - four% Ethoxylated nonylphenol - 2% Lignosulfonate ia - - ΤίΟ2 15% - Clay 0.05% 0.1% Talc - 20% Pigment four% - Block copolymer EO-PO-EO - Vinyl Acetate / Vinyl Pyrrolidone - 3% Example: 2 3 Xanthan gum 0.2% 0.15 Biocide 0.1% 0.1% Water up to 100 up to 100

TABLE II

Acetamiprid / fungicide combination

Example: four five Acetamiprid thirty% thirty% Triticonazole 45% - Iprodion - 18% Metalaxyl 1.2% 0.1% Glycerol 15% - Propylene glycol - 15% Sulfonated Tristyrylphenol one% - Phosphated tristyrylphenol one% - Ethoxylated fatty alcohol - four% Ethoxylated nonylphenol 2% 2% Lignosulfonat Pa - - Tyu2 15% - Clay 0.1% - Talc - 20% Pigment four% - Block copolymer EO-PO-EO - - Vinyl Acetate / Vinyl Pyrrolidone - 3% Xanthan gum 0.2% 0.15 Biocide 0.1% 0.1% Water BEFORE before 100 100

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Table III

The combination of imidacloprid with fungicides

Example: 6 7 eight 9 ten Imidacloprid 25% 45% 25% 45% 25% Tebuconazole 0.1% 0.6% 0.1% 0.6% - Metalaxyl 0.1% 1.2% - - - Thiram - - 3% 18% 18% Glycerol 15% 15% - - five% Propylene glycol - - nineteen% 15% ten% Sulfonated - one% 2% - four% tristyrylphenol Phosphated four% one% - - - tristyrylphenol Ethoxylated fatty - - - four% - alcohol Ethoxylated - 2% 2.5% 2% 2% nonylphenol Lignosulphonate Ha 2% - - - 2% T1O2 ten% 15% - - ten% Clay 0.2% 0.1% - - 0.26% Example: 6 7 eight 9 ten Talc - - 15% 20% five% Pigment 3% four% 3.5% - 2% Block copolymer EO-PO-EO - - 1.0% - 2% vinyl acetate / vinyl pyrrolidone - - - 3% one% Xanthan gum 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.15 0.25% Biocide 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% Water before before BEFORE before before 100 100 100 100 100

Table IV The combination of thiamethoxam with fungicides

Example: eleven 12 Thiamethoxam 25% 25% Fludioxonil 0.4% 0.4% Difenoconazole 1.3% - Mefenoxam 0.8% 0.8% Miklobutanil - 2.0% Glycerol 15% - Propylene glycol - 15% Sulfonated one% - tristyrylphenol Phosphated one% - tristyrylphenol Ethoxylated fatty - four% alcohol Ethoxylated 2% 2% nonylphenol Lignosulfonate No. - - ΤΪΟ2 15% - Clay 0.1% - Talc - 20% Pigment four% - Block copolymer EO-PO-EO - - vinyl acetate / vinyl pyrrolidone - 3% Xanthan gum 0.2% 0.15 Biocide 0.1% 0.1% Water BEFORE before 100 100

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Example 13

According to the method described above in example 1, the active ingredients are combined with surfactants, solid carriers, antifreeze agents and other excipients mentioned in the present invention, and an aqueous composition is obtained. The numbers given are concentrations, expressed in w / w thiamethoxam from 18 to about 27%, fludioxonil, from 0.5 to about 2%, mefenoxam, from 0.5 to about 2%, azoxystrobin, from 0.1 to about 1% water, to 100 %

Example 14

According to the method described above in example 1, the active ingredients are combined with surfactants, solid carriers, antifreeze agents and other excipients mentioned in the present invention, and an aqueous composition is obtained. The numbers given are concentrations expressed in w / w%

clothianidin 20-30% mefenoxam 0.05-2% thiram 5-10% carboxin 1-5% water up to 100%

Although the above present invention is described in some detail for illustration and as an example for ease of understanding, it should be understood that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An aqueous composition suitable for applying insecticides to plant propagation materials, comprising water, from 25 to 35% of at least one nitroimine or nitroguanidine compound selected from the group consisting of thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, thiaclopride, nitenpyram and acetamipride, and a mixture of the following components:

a) 2-10 wt.% at least one surfactant, including a1) at least one anionic surfactant;

b) 4-20 wt.% at least one solid inorganic carrier and

c) 3-20 wt.% at least one antifreeze agent.

2. An aqueous composition suitable for applying insecticides to plant propagation materials, including water, from 20 to 35% clothianidine and a mixture of the following components:

b) 4-20 wt.% at least one solid inorganic carrier and

c) 3-20 wt.% at least one antifreeze agent.

3. The composition according to claim 1 or 2, which further comprises a fungicidally effective amount of at least one fungicidal active compound.

4. The composition according to claim 3, in which at least one fungicidal active compound includes at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of benomyl (also known as benlat), bitertanol, captan, carbendazim, carboxin (also known as carbathiin), capropamide, cymoxanil, cyprodinil, diphenoconazole, ethyrimol, fenpiclonil, fenpropimorph, fludioxonil, fluquinconazole, flutolanil, flutriafol, fosetylaluminium, fuberidazole, imacinazinazole triazinazonazole azinazinazonazole nkozeb, maneb, mepronil, metalaxyl, metalaxyl-M (mefenoxam), metconazole, metiram, ΜΟΝ 65500 (silthiopham suggested KO), miklobutanyl, nuarimol, oxadixyl, copper oxinate, oxolinic acid, perfurazoate, pencicuron proparloqurochlobron, , chintozen (also known as Ρί'ΝΒ). silthiofam - see ΜΟΝ 65500, tebuconazole, tecnazene, tetraconazole, thiabendazole, tiflusamide, thiophenate-methyl, thiram, tolclofos-methyl, thiadimenol, triazoxide, triflumisole and triticonazole.

5. The composition according to claim 1 or 2, in which a1) comprises at least one anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyalkylphenol polyalkoxy ether sulfate, polyaryl phenol polyalkoxy ether sulfate, sulfoalkylamide, alkylaryl phenol sulfated ethoxylate, phosphated and phosphated ligninsulfonate.

6. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, in which component a) further comprises a2) at least one nonionic surfactant.

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7. The composition according to claim 6, in which a2) comprises at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkyl phenol ethoxylate, aryl phenol ethoxylate and alcohol ethoxylate.

8. The composition according to claim 7, in which the alcohol ethoxylate is a fatty alcohol ethoxylate.

9. The composition according to claim 7, in which the arylphenol ethoxylate is polyarylphenol ethoxylate.

10. The composition according to claim 7, in which the arylphenol ethoxylate is ethoxylated tristyrylphenol.

11. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 10, in which component b) includes at least one solid inorganic carrier selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, magnesium silicate, aluminum silicate and talc.

12. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 11, in which component c) comprises at least one antifreeze agent selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and glycerin.

13. Pest resistant plant propagation material, including plant propagation material, treated with a pesticidally effective amount of a composition according to any one of claims 1-12.

14. The material for propagation of plants according to item 13, which is the seeds of plants selected from the group including potato, wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice, corn, sugar beets, cotton, sorghum, sunflower, beans, peas, canola, rapeseed, soy, cabbage, tomatoes, eggplant and pepper.

15. Material for propagation of plants according to item 13 or 14, which represents the seeds of a transgenic plant.

16. A method of protecting material for propagating plants from the invasion of insects and phytopathogenic fungi, which comprises treating said material for propagating plants with a pesticidally effective amount of a composition according to any one of claims 1-12.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein said plant propagation material is plant seeds selected from the group consisting of potato, wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice, corn, sugar beets, cotton, sorghum, sunflower, beans, peas, canola, rape, soy, cabbage, tomatoes, eggplant and pepper.

18. The method according to clause 16 or 17, wherein said plant propagation material is a transgenic plant seed.

19. A device for storage and transportation, including a container having a capacity in the range from about 0.1 to about 10 l, mainly filled with an aqueous composition according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

20. The composition according to claim 3, in which at least one fungicide is selected from the group comprising one or more azoxystrobin, thiram, chlorothalonil, carboxin, metalaxyl, mefenoxam and fludioxonil.

21. The composition according to claim 20, comprising from 25 to 35% thiamethoxam and a fungicidally effective amount of fludioxonil, mefenoxam and azoxystrobin.

22. The composition according to claim 20, comprising from 25 to 35% clothianidine and a fungicidally effective amount of at least one fungicide selected from the group comprising one or more metalaxyl, mefenoxam, thiram, and carboxin.

23. The composition according to item 22, comprising from 25 to 35% clothianidin and a fungicidally effective amount of metalaxyl, thiram and carboxin.