Pyrazol: Sildenafil, Riociguat, Rimonabant, Fipronil, Zaleplon, Celecoxib, Fomepizol, Tartrazin, Allopurinol, Acetazolamid, Apixaban

Pyrazol: Sildenafil, Riociguat, Rimonabant,
Fipronil,
Zaleplon, Celecoxib, Fomepizol, Tartrazin, Allopurinol, Acetazolamid, Apixaban

Product DescriptionKapitel: Sildenafil,
Riociguat, Rimonabant, Fipronil, Zaleplon, Celecoxib, Fomepizol, Tartrazin,
Allopurinol, Acetazolamid, Apixaban, Pyrazophos, Acibenzolar-S-Methyl,
Stanozolol, Ocinaplon, Pyrazole, Indazol, Tris(pyrazolyl)borate. Aus Wikipedia.
Nicht dargestellt. Auszug: Sildenafil citrate, sold as Viagra, Revatio and
under various other trade names, is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction
and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It was developed and is being
marketed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. It acts by inhibiting cGMP
specific phosphodiesterase type 5, an enzyme that regulates blood flow in the
penis. Since becoming available in 1998, sildenafil has been the prime
treatment for erectile dysfunction; its primary competitors on the market Fipronil
are tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil (Levitra). Sildenafil (compound
UK-92,480) was synthesized by a group of pharmaceutical chemists working at
Pfizer’s Sandwich, Kent, research facility in England. It was initially studied
for use in hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina pectoris (a symptom of
ischaemic heart disease). The first clinical trials were conducted in Morriston
Hospital in Swansea. Phase I clinical trials under the direction of Ian
Osterloh suggested that the drug had little effect on angina, but that it could
induce marked penile Fipronil
manufacturer erections. Pfizer therefore decided to market it for erectile
dysfunction, rather than for angina. The drug was patented in 1996, approved
for use in erectile dysfunction by the US Food and Drug Administration on March
27, 1998, becoming the first oral treatment approved to treat erectile
dysfunction in the United States, and offered for sale in the United States
later that year. It soon became a great success: annual sales of Viagra in the
period 1999-2001 exceeded $1 billion. The British press portrayed Peter Dunn
and Albert Wood as the inventors of the drug, a claim that Pfizer disputes.
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Agrochemicals Market Global Forecast (2010 - 2015)

This research report provides in-depth
market intelligence on the global agrochemicals market, which is witnessing
high growth due to the globally increasing need to increase crop production.
The market is witnessing especially high demand for fertilizers and pesticides
in developing nations such as India, China and Brazil and Mexico. Global
economic recovery from mid 2009 has increased investments in agriculture
businesses. Major players in the both markets - fertilizers and pesticides -
are increasing their production and operational capacities to meet the
increasing demand for agrochemicals. This report identifies and analyzes growth
strate

gies adopted by market players, and also
major competitive developments such as R&D initiatives

Table of ContentsDicalcium
phosphate

Executive Summary

Characteristics and Functions of
Agrochemicals

Market Overview

Fertilizers Market

Pesticides Market

Geographic Analysis

Competitive Landscape

1 IntroductionDicalcium
phosphate

1.1 Key Take-Aways

1.2 Report Description

1.3 Markets Covered

1.4 Research Methodology

1.5 Stakeholders

2. Summary

3. Characteristics and Functions of
Agrochemicals

31 Fertilizers

3.1.1 Liquid fertilizers

3.1.2 Inorganic fertilizers

3.1.3 Slow-release fertilizers

3.1.4 Special purpose fertilizers

3.1.5 Fertilizers with insecticides

3.1.6 Multi-nutrient fertilizers

3.1.6.1 Blended

3.1.6.2 Compound

3.1.6.3 Complex

3.2 Types of Pesticides

4. Market Overview

4.1 Introduction

4.1.1 Factors influencing purchase of
agrochemicals

4.1.2 Pesticides use

4.1.3 Impact of GM seeds on agrochemicals
market

4.1.4 Input costsDicalcium
phosphate

4.2 Market Dynamics

4.2.1 Drivers

4.2.1.1 Increasing population and demand
for food

4.2.1.2 Decreasing agriculture land

4.2.1.3 Soil degradation

4.2.2 Restraints

4.2.2.1 Increasing environmental concerns

4.2.2.2 Availability of eco-friendly
alternatives

4.2.3 Opportunities

4.2.3.1 Development of safe agrochemicals

4.2.3.2 Increasing demand for biofuels

4.2.3.3 Rising consumer awareness

4.3 Global Fertilizers Market (2010)

4.3.1 Market trendsDicalcium
phosphate

4.4 Global Pesticides Market (2010)

4.4.1 Market trends

4.4.2 Growth phases of different pesticide segments

4.5 Patent Analysis

5 Fertilizers Market

5.1 Introduction

5.1.1 Drivers

5.1.1.1 Increasing demand for food grains

5.1.1.2 Increasing awareness about proper
fertilizer use

5.1.1.3 Worldwide economic recovery

5.1.2 Restraints and opportunities

5.1.2.1 Environmental concerns

5.1.2.2 Changing food habits and increasing
income

5.1.2.3 Need to increase per hectare yield

5.1.3 Nitrogenous fertilizers

5.1.3.1 Sodium nitrate

5.1.3.2 Calcium ammonium nitrate

5.1.3.3 Ammonium nitrate

5.1.3.4 UreaDicalcium
phosphate

5.1.3.5 Ammonium sulfate

5.1.3.6 Ammonium sulfate nitrate

5.1.3.7 Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN)

5.1.3.8 Calcium nitrate

5.1.3.9 Anhydrous ammonia

5.1.3.10 Ammonium chloride

5.1.4 Phosphate fertilizers

5.1.4.1 Water-soluble phosphate fertilizers

5.1.4.1.1 Diammonium phosphate

5.1.4.1.2 Monoammonium phosphate

5.1.4.1.3 Superphosphate

5.1.4.1.4 Single superphosphate

5.1.4.1.5 Triple superphosphate

5.1.4.2 Citric acid-soluble phosphate
fertilizers

5.1.4.2.1 Dicalcium
phosphate

5.1.4.2.2 Calcium phosphate

5.1.5 Potash

5.1.5.1 Potassium nitrate

5.1.5.2 Potassium chloride

5.1.5.3 Potassium sulfate

6. Pesticides Market

6.1 Introduction

6.1.1 Drivers

6.1.1.1 Improvement in yield of agro
products

6.1.1.2 Reduced energy needs and other
economic benefits

6.1.1.3 Increased viable crop options

6.1.2 Restraints and opportunities

6.1.2.1 Lack of awareness among farmers

6.1.2.2 Environmental effects

6.1.2.3 High R&D cost and patent
protection

6.1.3 Organochlorines

6.1.3.1 Drivers and restraints

6.1.3.1.1 Broad spectrum

6.1.3.1.2 Stable chemical nature

6.1.3.1.3 Availability of alternatives

6.1.3.1.4 Burning issues

6.1.3.2 EndosulfanDicalcium
phosphate

6.1.3.3 Methoxychlor

6.1.3.4 Other organochlorines

6.1.4 Organophosphates

6.1.4.1 Drivers and restraints

6.1.4.1.1 Less expensive

6.1.4.1.2 Easy hydrolysis

6.1.4.1.3 High toxicity

6.1.4.2 Acephate

6.1.4.3 Bensulide

6.1.4.4 Chlorethoxyfos

6.1.4.5 Chlorpyrifos

6.1.4.6 Diazinon

6.1.4.7 Dicrotophos

6.1.4.8 Dimethoate

6.1.4.9 Disulfoton

6.1.4.10 Fenthion

6.1.4.11 Fosthiazate

6.1.4.12 Fenitrothion

.1.4.13 Glyphosate

6.1.4.14 MalathionDicalcium
phosphate

6.1.4.15 Methamidophos

6.1.4.16 Methidathion

6.1.4.17 Naled

6.1.4.18 Oxydemeton-methyl (ODM)

6.1.4.19 Phorate

6.1.4.20 Phosmet

6.1.4.21 Phostebupirim

6.1.4.22 Phoxim

6.1.4.23 Profenofos

6.1.4.24 Terbufos

6.1.4.25 Trichlorfon

6.1.5 Pyrethroids

6.1.5.1 DriversDicalcium
phosphate

6.1.5.1.1 Low toxicity

6.1.5.1.2 Wide application potential

6.1.5.2 Restraints and opportunities

6.1.5.2.1 Water contamination

6.1.5.2.2 New product developments

6.1.5.3 Bifenthrin

6.1.5.4 Cypermethrin

6.1.5.5 Deltamethrin

6.1.5.6 Lambda-Cyhalothrin

6.1.5.7 Permethrin

6.1.5.8 Resmethrin

6.1.5.9 TetramethrinDicalcium
phosphate

6.1.5.10 Tralomethrin

6.1.6 NEONICOTINOIDS

6.1.6.1 Drivers and restraints

6.1.6.1.1 Effective in low quantity with
reduced toxicity

6.1.6.1.2 Highly selective action

6.1.6.1.3 Development of resistance in
pests

.1.6.2 Acetamiprid

6.1.6.3 Clothianidin

6.1.6.4 Imidacloprid

6.1.6.5 Thiacloprid

6.1.6.6 Thiamethoxam

6.1.7 Biopesticides

6.1.7.1 Drivers

6.1.7.1.1 No harmful residual effects

6.1.7.1.2 Highly specific in action

6.1.7.1.3 Cost-effective

6.1.7.2 Restraints and opportunities

.1.7.2.1 Low shelf-lifeDicalcium
phosphate

6.1.7.2.2 Government encouragement and
support

6.1.7.3 Abamectin

6.1.7.4 SpinosadDicalcium
phosphate

.1.8 Carbamate - Carbofuran

.1.9 Other Pesticides

6.1.9.1 Benzoylurea

6.1.9.2 Hydrazides

6.1.9.3 Fipronil

6.1.9.4 Indoxacarb

6.1.9.5 Other acaricides

7. Geographic Analysis

7.1 U.S. agrochemical market

.2 Americas agrochemical market

7.3 Europe agrochemical market

7.4 Asia agrochemical marketDicalcium
phosphate

7.5 ROW agrochemical market

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1 Agreements & acquisitions preferred
the most

8.2 Growing agrochemicals industry

8.3 Expansion: the most preferred strategy
in Fertilizer segment

.4 Pesticides account for maximum
developments

8.5 Pesticides : diversified development

8.6 Market share analysisDicalcium
phosphate

8.6.1 Fertilizer manufacturers

8.6.2 Pesticide manufacturers

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1 AGRIUM INC.

9.1.1 Overview

9.1.2 Primary business

9.1.3 Strategy

9.1.4 Developments

9.2 AKRON OAO

9.2.1 OverviewDicalcium
phosphate

9.2.2 Primary business

9.2.3 Strategy

9.2.4 Developments

9.3 AMERICAN VANGUARD CORPORATION

9.3.1 Overview

9.3.2 Primary business

9.3.3 Strategy

9.3.4 Developments

9.4 ARYSTA LIFESCIENCES CORP.

9.4.1 Overview

9.4.2 Primary business

Aarkstore Enterprise—Fipronil Survey in China

Fipronil is an outstanding insecticide and has played an important role in pest control in China. However, owing to the harmful effect of fipronil on shellfishes and bees, Chinese government has restricted the use of fipronil in China since 1 October 2009. According to COM’s market survey, almost all fipronil used on rice has been out of the market in China. However, currently, some fipronil producers still have no production license and these producers can evade the government’s market supervision through change the name of fipronil, thus, a small amount of fipronil is still used on rice. It is known that, after Bayer’ fipronil patent expired, attracted by promising market and fat profit, more domestic companies took part in fipronil production, and most of them have on production licenses. Under this situation, most fipronil produced by non-license holders was exported through change product name. In addition, in order to capture the market share, some fipronil manufacturer producers also have entered animal health segment and built fipronil production lines in South America. This report is focused on the aspects of production, consumption & export situation, production technology, cost, raw material supply, production situation of substitutes, patent issues, governmental policy and its implementation effects and its impact on the industry, market risks and opportunities arising from the restriction on the use of fipronil, manufacturers and experts’ responses to restrictiocn in China, etc. The following points are clearly addressed in the report: – The development and technology level of Chinese fipronil industry. – The route and the cost of fipronil manufacturer in China – Patent protection of fipronil in China – The background and regulation details of the restriction on the use of fipronil in China – Production and export situation of every fipronil producer in China – Raw material supply situation of fipronil industry and substitute produciton situation – Domestic consumption of fipronil manufacturer – Responses from every fipronil producers and their plan consequent to the restriction on the use of fipronil in China – Market trend of and impact on fipronil industry from the restriction on the use of fipronil – Policy implementation effects – Market risks and opportunities brought by the restriction on the use of fipronil in China On the basis of the first edition, the second edition highlights the policy implementation effects about the restriction on the use of fipronil, the change situation of its production and consumption structure, the forecast of its production, consumption and exports in the next five years, and market risks and opportunities for investing in fipronil manufacturer, etc. Table of Contents : Executive summary Introduction and methodology I Technology situation of fipronil in China I-1 Fipronil technology development in recent years I-2 Current technology level of fipronil manufacturer I-3 R&D I-4 Patent I-5 Introduction to fipronil researchers in China

Side Effects of Fipronil (Frontline) for Dogs

One of the most popular canine flea control products is Frontline for dogs. Fipronil, a chemical insecticide, is the primary active ingredient in the various Frontline products. While promoted as generally safe, it can have some negative effects on a variety of your dog’s systems. Side Effects and Precautions for Frontline The only potential side effect listed for Frontline products is skin reactions at the site of application. The skin can become red and irritated, causing itching and promoting your dog to lick or scratch at the site. If irritation lasts for several days you should consult your veterinarian. In addition to the side effect, there are several precautions that should be followed when treating your dog with Frontline. Depending upon the Frontline product, it is not recommended for puppies under the age of 10 to 12 weeks. Refer to the product packaging for recommended age restrictions. Again, depending upon the Frontline product, it is not recommended for aged or debilitated dogs. The spray should not be used on pregnant or lactating females. The Fipronil in Frontline can interact with medications or supplements your dog is currently taking. Be sure to discuss this with your veterinarian to avoid any negative consequences. Some dogs have a hypersensitivity to Fipronil, so it is important to avoid Frontline if your dog is sensitive to these products. Concerns About FipronilWhile the typical side effect to Frontline is skin reactions, its active ingredient, Fipronil, lists other potential concerns when used on canines. •Skin problems – As stated earlier, Fipronil can cause irritation to your dog’s skin. This irritation can go beyond simple itching as the scratching can cause ulceration and open sores.•Nervous system damage –Fipronil is a neurotoxin, causing damage to the fleas’ nervous system. It can have the same effect on your dog, causing symptoms such as convulsions, body twitches, loss of appetite, unsteady gait and other effects.•Carcinogen –Fipronil has been shown to cause thyroid cancer in dogs. Because of its carcinogenic qualities, it is important for the person applying the Frontline product to thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm water to adequately remove the product from their skin.•Organ damage – Autopsies have shown an accumulation of Fipronil in canine livers and kidneys, causing an increase in organ weight. Fipronil has also been shown to alter the levels of hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.•Infertility –Fipronil has also been shown to have an effect on a dog’s fertility. Its use has led to smaller litter size, difficulty in conception, decreased litter weights and increase in litter deaths.While Frontline products have had successful use in the control of flea populations, there have been negative results seen when dogs have been maintained for extended periods on the products. The fipronil builds up in your dog’s body, giving it the chance to cause problems. If Frontline is your choice for flea control, consider taking a 3 to 6 month break during low flea infestation periods to allow your dog’s body to rid itself of any toxic build up that may have occurred. This will help to avoid the potential of any problems arising from the fipronil.

The process of making fipronil

Accordingly, a novel crystalline modification of fipronil, a process for its preparation, pesticidal and parasiticidal mixtures and compositions comprising it and its use for combating pests and parasites has been found. The novel crystalline modification of fipronil is defined as ???novel crystalline modification I??? throughout this application.

Also, most suprisingly, 3 other crystalline modifications of fipronil have been found, which are subject to co-pending patent applications. Especially surprising was that the present crystalline modification I of fipronil has a very similar melting point as a second crystalline modification V, both melting points lying in the range of the melting points given in the prior art (i.e. 195 to 203?? C.). Moreover, two further crystalline modifications II and IV of fipronil, as described in co-pending patent applications, undergo phase transformations during heating into the more stable forms I and V, and thus in a typical melting point measurement will give the melting points of these forms I and II. The solid forms of fipronil supplier thus are part of a very complex crystallization scenario. It can be concluded that the melting points given in the literature in no way can indicate which crystalline modification or crystalline modification mixtures were analyzed.

In T 605/02, the Technical Board of Appeal of the European Patent Authority ruled that, in the absence of a respective described preparation procedure, even the XRD pattern of a certain crystalline modification does not constitute prior art for lack of enablement. Thus, melting points given in documents published prior to the filing of this application cannot be regarded as prior art for the present invention as they do not enable the artisan to prepare the novel crystalline modification of fipronil.

The novel crystalline modification I of fipronil is present in a monoclinic crystal system having the centrosymmetric space group C2/c Suitable fipronil forms different from the crystalline modification I used in step i) are, for example, selected from amorphous fipronil or crystalline fipronil such as triclinic fipronil of the space group P-1, and also mixtures of crystalline modifications of fipronil.

The fipronil form used as starting material in step i) preferably has a purity of at least 85% by weight, in particular at least 90% by weight and especially at least 95% by weight. ???Purity??? means the absence of chemical compounds other than fipronil manufacturer .he fipronil form different from the crystalline modification I will usually be incorporated into the solvent S as a solid with mixing at a concentration and temperature where the solvent S is capable of completely dissolving the fipronil form.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fipronil form is dissolved at an elevated temperature, preferably from 30 to 60?? C. and particularly preferably in the range from 40 to 50?? C. The amount of fipronil form dissolved in the solvent S depends, on the nature of the solvent S and on the dissolution temperature. The person skilled in the art will be able to determine suitable conditions by standard experiments.

In a case, where the solvent S consists of methanol, the temperature range for dissolving the china fipronil form is from 20 to 60?? C., in particular in the range of from 40 to 50?? C.

In a case, where the solvent S consists of a benzene derivative B1, especially ethyl-, di isopropyl-, n-butyl benzene, and CF3-benzene, the temperature range for dissolving the fipronil form is usually above 90?? C., preferably from 100 to 140?? C., in particular in the range of from 110 to 120C.of the process of this invention, fipronil is then crystallized. Crystallization can be effected in a customary manner, for example by cooling the solution obtained in step i), by adding a solvent which reduces the solubility (in particular by adding water), or by concentrating the solution, or by a combination of the measures mentioned above.

In one embodiment of the above described process step, the added solvent, which reduces the solubility, consists of a polar solvent P.

In a preferred embodiment, step ii) is carried out in the presence of seed crystals of the crystalline modification I.

To achieve a conversion into the crystalline modification I which is as complete as possible, the crystallization is carried out over a period (duration of crystallization) of at least 1 h, in particular at least 3 h. Duration of crystallization is understood by the person skilled in the art as meaning the period of time between the beginning of the measure which initiates crystallization and the isolation of the fipronil by separating the crystalline material from the mother liquor.

In general, the crystallization is allowed to proceed to a point where at least 60%, preferably at least 70%, in particular at least 90% by weight, for example from 80 to 90% by weight, of the fipronil employed has crystallized out.It is particularly preferred that the crystallization of fipronil is effected by adding water to the solution of fipronil obtained in step i), for example from 20 to 130% by weight, in particular from 50 to 130% by weight and especially from 100 to 130% by weight of water, based on the weight of the solvent S used for dissolving the fipronil form. The addition of water is preferably carried out over a relatively long period of time, for example over a period of from 15 min to 4 h, in particular over a period of from 0.5 h to 2 h. Preferably, the resulting mixture is continuously stirred after addition of water. The person skilled in the art will be able to determine the amount of water necessary to effect crystallization.

 
 

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A novel crystalline modification of fipronil

The present invention relates to a novel crystalline modification of fipronil, to a process for the preparation of the same, to pesticidal and parasiticidal mixtures and compositions comprising said crystalline modification and to their use for combating pests and parasites.

Fipronil (formula I) is an active compound for controlling certain insect and acarid pests, and parasites.Frontline Top Spot is a flea and tick pesticide containing the active ingredient fipronil, created by drug manufacturer Merial. Frontline products are generally considered safe for healthy pets, but it can have side effects, especially in the very young, sick, or elderly pets. Pet owners who choose Frontline products should be aware of the possible side effects that can occur with the use of fipronil as a topical pesticide.

Various processes for the preparation of fipronil have been described, generally and in detail. Documents which give detailed preparation procedures are e.g. EP 295 117; EP 460 940; EP 484 165; EP 668 269; EP 967 206; EP 1 331 222; EP 1 374 061; U.S. Pat. No. 5,631,381; CN 1374298; or J. of Heibei University of Science and Technology, Vol. 25 (2), Sum 69 (2004), Dok. Serial No. 1008-1542 (2004) 02-0018-03.Characterization of the fipronils material obtained by the processes described in the prior art is usually done by 1H-NMR analysis and/or measurement of the melting point. The described melting points are in the range of from 187?? C. to 203?? C., mostly in the range of from 195?? C. to 203?? C. In the Pesticidal Manual, 13th Edition (2003), British Crop Protection Council, p. 433, fipronil is described as a white solid with a melting point of 200 to 201?? C., with technical fipronil having a melting point of 195.5?? C. to 203?? C. Observations of different crystalline forms of fipronil have not been described, let alone any characterization of a certain crystalline modification or a preparation procedure for obtaining a certain crystalline modification.

Fipronil is the active ingredient in all Frontline products, including Frontline Top Spot. It is a pesticide used topically for flea and tick control, effectively killing fleas and ticks on dogs and cats within 18 to 48 hours after the initial application. Fipronil is also used as an ingredient in other pesticides, such as ant bait, roach bait and to kill termites.
Accordingly, a novel crystalline modification of fipronil manufacturer , a process for its preparation, pesticidal and parasiticidal mixtures and compositions comprising it and its use for combating pests and parasites has been found. The novel crystalline modification of fipronil is defined as ???novel crystalline modification I??? throughout this application.

While most animals do not have an adverse reaction to Frontline Top Spot, fipronil does have known side effects. The most common side effects are drowsiness and irritation, itching, or hair loss in the area where the Frontline Top Spot was applied. Other more serious side effects include vomiting, increased salivation or excessive drooling, changes in the heart rate, decreased appetite, diarrhea, site irritation, lethargy, muscle tremors, decreased coordination and convulsions.

Characterization of the fipronil material obtained by the processes described in the prior art is usually done by 1H-NMR analysis and/or measurement of the melting point. The described melting points are in the range of from 187?? C. to 203?? C., mostly in the range of from 195?? C. to 203?? C. In the Pesticidal Manual, 13th Edition (2003), British Crop Protection Council, p. 433, fipronil is described as a white solid with a melting point of 200 to 201?? C., with technical fipronil having a melting point of 195.5?? C. to 203?? C. Observations of different crystalline forms of fipronil have not been described, let alone any characterization of a certain crystalline modification or a preparation procedure for obtaining a certain crystalline modification.

While serious side effects are not considered common, they do occur in a small percentage of animals. The risks are higher in sick or elderly animals, and the risk of side effects is also higher in pets under the age of 8 weeks. The makers of fipronil also caution against using their products on pregnant or lactating animals, or if you plan to breed your animal within 30 days of treatment with any Frontline products.

Also, most suprisingly, 3 other crystalline modifications of fipronil have been found, which are subject to co-pending patent applications. Especially surprising was that the present crystalline modification I of fipronil has a very similar melting point as a second crystalline modification V, both melting points lying in the range of the melting points given in the prior art (i.e. 195 to 203?? C.). Moreover, two further crystalline modifications II and IV of fipronil, as described in co-pending patent applications, undergo phase transformations during heating into the more stable forms I and V, and thus in a typical melting point measurement will give the melting points of these forms I and II. The solid forms of fipronil thus are part of a very complex crystallization scenario. It can be concluded that the melting points given in the literature in no way can indicate which crystalline modification or crystalline modification mixtures were analyzed.

Fipronil has been proven to be systemically absorbed, and according to Virginia Dobozy, a veterinarian at the United States Environmental Protection Agency, fipronil products are classified as carcinogens, as studies showed that laboratory animals treated with pesticides containing the active ingredient fipronil have produced malignant (as well as benign) tumors in laboratory tests.

 
 

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Imidacloprid is a nicotine-like chemical ingredient in commercial insecticides

A method of controlling chinch bugs in turfgrass, which method comprises (a) providing a composition comprising a synergistically effective amount of imidacloprid and bifenthrin, and (b) applying the composition to the turf.
A method of controlling surface feeding pests in turf grass in need of chinch bug control comprising applying a composition comprising bifenthrin and imidacloprid at a rate which in one application of the composition provides control that is substantially biologically equivalent to 1.8 to 2.5 applications of bifenthrin at the same rate of application of bifenthrin.

Imidacloprid is a nicotine-like (nicotinoid) chemical ingredient in commercial insecticides. It is widely used in lawn care and pest control products and believed to be potentially harmful to beneficial insects, such as honeybees.
Imidacloprid is widely used in the U.K. and U.S. in commercial agriculture and home gardening pesticides. It was registered in the U.K in 1993 and in the U.S. in 1994. It is one of the top-selling products of Bayer CropScience, the European company that manufactures imidacloprid.

The present invention relates to the control of turf pests at a locus, particularly a turfgrass locus.

Imidacloprid chemical is an insecticide known to the skilled artisan to control a variety of pests. U.S. Pat. No. 4,742,060 provides a description of imidacloprid and some uses. Imidacloprid is known to control some turf pests, for example, the larvae of Popillia japonica Newm.

Bifenthrin is an insecticide known to the skilled artisan to control a variety of pests. Bifenthrin is generally known as 2-methylbiphenyl-3-ylmethyl (Z)-(1RS,3RS)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-enyl)-2,2-di methylcyclopropane-carboxylate, CAS Registry Number 82657-04-3. Bifenthrin is described in The Pesticide Manual, p. 88 (entry 76), C. D. S. Thomas, ed., (13 th Ed., 2003).

A systemic insecticide, imidacloprid infects the insects that ingest the pesticide. It blocks elements of the insect's nervous system, which are more susceptible to toxins than warm-blooded animals are, according to Pesticide News.
Imidacloprid manufacturer is considered relatively safe for humans, but may poison insects other than the targeted white grubs, sucking insects, soil insects and others. The active ingredient is considered to be moderately toxic by the World Health Organization, according to Pesticide News. Studies on lab-tested animals showed that it can affect reproduction and cause mutations.

The present invention provides a method of controlling chinch bugs in turfgrass, which method comprises

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          o (a) providing a composition comprising a synergistically effective amount of imidacloprid and bifenthrin, and
          o (b) applying the composition to the turf.

The present invention also provides a method of controlling surface feeding pests in turf grass in need of chinch bug control comprising applying a composition comprising bifenthrin and imidacloprid at a rate which in one application of the composition provides control that is substantially biologically equivalent to 1.8 to 2.5 applications of bifenthrin at the same rate of application of bifenthrin.

The present invention also provides a composition comprising a synergistically effective amount of imidacloprid and bifenthrin which in use controls chinch bugs in turfgrass.

The present invention also provides a product for the control of chinch bugs which comprises the separate, sequential or simultaneous application of imidacloprid and bifenthrin.
Imidacloprid is phytotoxic, meaning it poisons plants, and can indirectly poison the insects and animals that feed off of them. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is highly concerned with the its negative affects on several types of birds, since it affects their reproduction, coordination and ability to fly.
People may be unintentionally poisoning beneficial honeybees by spraying their lawns and plants with imidacloprid products, since it is highly toxic for bees. Although granular application is more common than spraying, as a systemic pesticide, it ends up on the surface of plants that grow in chemically treated soil, indirectly affecting the beneficial non-target insects.

Generally, imidacloprid and bifenthrin are admixed to form the composition. The composition may be a solid or liquid composition according to the knowledge of the skilled artisan. Examples of suitable compositions include granules, dusts, powders, and wettable powders. Suitable liquids include emulsifiable concentrates, solutions, flowables, suspension concentrates and suspensions.

The amount of active ingredients in the composition of the invention can vary widely but is generally from about 0.1% to about 95% of active ingredient. (Percents are generally percent by weight in the current specification and claims of the present application unless otherwise denoted.) Preferably, the ratio of the amount of bifenthrin to the amount of imidacloprid products is from about 1:5 to about 4:6. The amount of bifenthrin and imidacloprid in a soluble concentrate formulation varies from about 2% to about 4% and from about 4 about 5%, respectively. The amount of bifenthrin and imidacloprid in granular formulations varies from about 0.1 to about 0.2% and from about 0.125 to about 0.25%, respectively.