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Methods and compositions for the control of nematodes are disclosed. Specifically, fatty acid ester compounds have been found to advantageously control nematodes at concentrations which are non-phytoxic. The fatty acid ester compounds can be used in conjunction with other nematicidal agents such as

Methods and compositions for the control of nematodes are disclosed. Specifically, fatty acid ester compounds have been found to advantageously control nematodes at concentrations which are non-phytoxic. The fatty acid ester compounds can be used in conjunction with other nematicidal agents such as free fatty acids, fatty acid salts, avermectins, ivermectin, and milbemycin. In another embodiment, the subject invention further provides methods for killing the eggs of nematodes. Thus, the subject invention further relates to the surprising discovery that certain fatty acid esters have ovicidal activity against nematode eggs.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for killing nematode eggs, wherein said method comprises applying to said nematode eggs or to the situs of said nematode eggs, an effective amount of a microemulsion comprising a C8 to C14 fatty acid ester, wherein said fatty acid ester has the following formula:

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for killing nematode eggs, wherein said method comprises applying to said nematode eggs or to the situs of said nematode eggs, an effective amount of a microemulsion comprising a C8 to C14 fatty acid ester, wherein said fatty acid ester has the following formula: [ STR 3 ] wherein Z=OY.sub.1 =H, C1-C5 hydrocarbon, or hydroxyl at any position along R.sub.1Y.sub.2 =H, C1-C5 hydrocarbon, or hydroxyl at any position along R.sub.1X.sub.1 =H, hydroxyl, or C1 to C3 hydrocarbon at any position along R.sub.2X.sub.2 =H, hydroxyl, or C1 to C3 hydrocarbon at any position along R.sub.2R.sub.1 =C7 to C13 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon, or an epoxide, or cyclopropane thereofR.sub.2 =C1 to C10 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon.