Active compound combinations having insecticidal and acaricidal properties
The novel active compound combinations consisting, firstly, of cyclic ketoenols and, secondly, of beneficial species (natural enemies) have very good insecticidal and/or acaricidal properties.
1. An active compound/beneficial species combination, comprising the compound of the formula (I-4):
and one or more beneficial species selected from the group consisting Macrolophus, Coccinella, Aphelinus and Anthocoris.
2. The combination according to claim 1 , comprising the compound of the formula (I-4′)
3. A method for controlling animal pests, comprising contacting the animal pests or their habitat with an active compound/beneficial species combination according to claim 1 , wherein said animal pests are selected from the group consisting of insects, acarids, arthropods, nematodes, arachnids and mites.
4. A process for preparing an insecticidal or an acaricidal composition, comprising mixing an active compound/beneficial species combination according to claim 1 with one or more extenders, surfactants, or combinations thereof.
5. A method for reducing spray applications (number of applications per season), comprising contacting animal pests or their habitat with an active compound/beneficial species combination according to claim 1 , wherein said animal pests are selected from the group consisting of insects, acarids, arthropods, nematodes, arachnids and mites.
6. A method for reducing the total insecticide or acaricide residues on harvested material and in the environment, comprising contacting animal pests or their habitat with an active compound/beneficial species combination according to claim 1 , wherein said animal pests are selected from the group consisting of insects, acarids, arthropods, nematodes, arachnids and mites.
7. A composition, comprising an active compound/beneficial species combination according to claim 1 and one or more extenders, surfactants, or combinations thereof.