Use of the macrolides abamectin, emamectin, and spinosad in pest control for protecting plant propagation material

摘要

A method of protecting plant propagation material and plant organs which grow at a later point of time against attacks by pests, wherein the pest to be controlled are selected from the insects of the orders Acarina and class Nematoda, comprises treating the seeds of the crops plant prior to sowing with a composition selected from wettable powders and suspension concentrates comprising as an active ingredient selected from Abamectin, Emamectin and Spinosad. Also described is a seed treating composition in the form of a suspension concentrate or wettable powder comprising Abamectin, Emamectin or Spinosad, and as adjuvants 1-15% by weight surface active substances, 5-15% antifreeze agents, 1-10% colourants, 0.5%-1% antifoams, 1-10% coatings, 0.1-1% preservatives; 0.1-1% thickeners and solvents.