2-butenal, trans-2-pentenal and related enal compounds for controlling plant pests and weeds in soil

摘要

A method for controlling pests and weeds on or around plants, especially crop plants is disclosed. The method includes admixing 2-butenal, trans-2-pentenal or other related enal compounds to form an aqueous solution, and applying the aqueous solution to plants, plant seeds, weeds, or soil around the around the area in which the plants grow.