FIELD: chemistry.
SUBSTANCE: invention relates to agriculture. A seed treatment agent comprising, as active ingredients, ethaboxam and avermectin wherein a weight ratio of ethaboxam to avermectin is in the range of 1:0.01 to 1:50. A plant's seed is treated with effective amounts of ethaboxam and avermectin. Root rot can be controlled by applying effective amounts of ethaboxam and avermectin the pests or to a plant or soil for growing plant.
EFFECT: improved pest control efficacy.
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