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 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.