The novel 1,4-bis - replacement -2,6,7- trio key rust cyclo 2.2.2 pesticides consisting of octane

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.