The invention relates to an oil-based dispersion composition, in particular an oil-based dispersion composition, of a hygroscopic and / or water-soluble pesticidal agent. The present invention relates to non-
aqueous suspension compositions, such as oil-based dispersion compositions of
solid water-soluble and / or hygroscopic or
solvent-absorbent pesticidal compounds in the form of
solid microparticles, most notably oil-based pymetrozine dispersion compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for optimizing the characteristics, ease of manufacture and
physical stability of oil-based pymetrozine dispersion concentrate compositions, which maintain the dispersibility of these compositions in water over
shelf life. The present invention provides guidance regarding separate improvements achievable by the use of non-pesticidally active formulation aids of a particular class of disclosed and collective enhanced optimization achievable by a combination comprising formulation aids of the class of disclosed. The invention also relates to methods optimized for preparing an oil-based pymetrozine dispersion composition comprising the steps of adding, stirring,
grinding, collecting, homogenizing and typically packaging.