The invention relates to microcapsules comprising a capsule shell, and a capsule core, wherein the capsule shell comprises a polyester, and wherein the capsule core comprises a water-solu- ble pesticide, and at least 10 wt% of water based on the total weight of the capsule core; to a process for manufacturing said microcapsules; to a method of application of the microcapsules for controlling undesired insect or mite attack, harmfull fungy, and/or undesired vegetation, and/or for regulating the growth of plants; to plant propagation material comprising the micro- capsules; and to the use of the microcapsules for reducing the volatility, or the leaching behav- ior of the pesticide.
