A NEW CLASS OF PESTICIDES COMPRISING 1,4-BIS-SUBSTITUTED-2, 6,7-TRIOXABICYCLO(2.2.2.) OCTANES

摘要

A pesticidal composition comprising a compound having the formula R-C(CH2O)3C-X wherein R and X are each organic substituents and wherein the compound has an LD50, in micrograms of compound per gram of body weight of Musca domestica, of less than about 400 and or an LD50 in the presence of synergist of less than about 60 is disclosed along with its use in killing pests. Pesticidal activity has been found against a broad range of types of insects. The pesticidal activity of the composition is strongly enhanced by the use of a selected synergist.