The present invention relates to a method of combating pest, which method comprises contacting said pest or their food supply, habitat, breeding ground or their locus with a 3-pyridyl compound of the formula (I). In formula (I) n is 1 or 2, y is 0 or 1 and X, R
1
, R
2
, R
3
, R
4
, R
5
and R
6
are as defined in the claims and in the specification. The invention also relates to novel 3-pyridyl compounds which are useful for combating animal pests, in particular insects and to pesticidal composition, which comprises at least one 3-pyridyl compound and an agriculturally acceptable carrier.
本发明涉及一种用于防治害虫的方法,该方法包括将式(I)的3-
吡啶基化合物与害虫或它们的食物供应、栖息地、繁殖地或它们的位置接触。在式(I)中,n为1或2,y为0或1,X、R1、R2、R3、R4、R5和R6如权利要求书和说明书中所定义。本发明还涉及新型的3-
吡啶基化合物,其可用于防治动物害虫,特别是昆虫,并且涉及至少包含一种3-
吡啶基化合物和农业可接受载体的
杀虫剂组合物。