USE OF A TETRAMIC ACID DERIVATIVE FOR THE CONTROL OF ANIMAL PESTS BY DROPLET APPLICATION

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to the use of certain tetramic acid derivatives for controlling animal pests such as insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes by droplet application.

[0002] NH-tetramic acid derivatives are used as plant protection products, for example: B. known from (EP-A-442 073) and 1H-arylpyrrolidinedione derivatives from (EP-A-456 063, EP-A-521 334, EP-A-596 298, EP-A-613 884, EP-A-613 885, WO 95 / 01 971, WO 95 / 26 954, WO 95 / 20 572, EP-A-0 668 267, WO 96 / 25 395, WO 96 / 35 664, WO 97 / 01535, WO 97 / 02 243, WO 97 / 36 868, WO 97 / 43275, WO 98 / 05638, WO 98 / 06721, WO 98 / 25928, WO 99 / 24437, WO 99 / 43649, WO 99 / 48869, WO 99 / 55673, WO 01 / 17972, WO 01 / 23354, WO 01 / 74770, WO 03 / 013249, WO 03 / 062244, WO 2004 / 007448, WO 2004 / 024 688, WO 04 / 065366, WO 04 / 080962, WO 04 / 111042, WO 05 / 044791, WO 05 / 044796, WO 05 / 048710, WO 05 / 049569, WO 05 / 066125, WO 05 / 092897, WO 06 / 000355, WO 06 / 029799, WO 06 / 056281, WO 06 / 056282, WO 06 / 089633, WO 07 / 048545, DEA 102 00505 9892, WO 07 / 073856, WO 07 / 096058, WO 07 / 121868, WO 07 / 140881, WO 08 / 067873, WO 08 / 067910, WO 08 / 067911, WO 08 / 138551, WO 09 / 015801, WO09 / 039975, WO 09 / 049851, WO 09 / 115262, WO10 / 052161, WO 10 / 102758, WO10 / 066378, WO10 / 063570).In addition, ketal-substituted 1-H-arylpyrrolidine-2,4-diones are known from WO 99 / 16748 and (spiro)-ketal-substituted N-alkoxy-alkoxy-substituted arylpyrrolidinediones from JP-A-14 205 984 and Ito M. et al. Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry 67, 1230-1238, (2003).

[0003] Furthermore, the use of certain tetramic acid derivatives for controlling animal pests by watering, droplet application, dip application, or soil injection is known, for example, from WO 07 / 126691. However, the plant tolerance and / or insecticidal efficacy of the compounds known from WO 07 / 126691 is not always sufficient. Furthermore, an effect on aphids following hydroponic application and watering has been reported, for example, from WO 06 / 089633.

[0004] Kolanthasamy Elango ET AL: "DRIP IRRIGATION OF PESTICIDES AS A PEST MANAGEMENT TOOL", Conference: National Congress on "New Challenges and Advances in Sustainable Micro Irrigation", March 1, 2017 (2017-03-01), pages 1-9, India, Found on the Internet: URL: https: / / www.researchgate.netlprofilelElango-Kolanthasamylpublication1321309962 DRIP IRRIGATION OF PESTICIDES AS A PEST MANAGEMENT TOOL / links / 5a1 be866a6fdcc5Oadeca374 / D RI P-IR RIGATION-OFPESTICIDES-AS-A-PEST-MANAGEMENT-TOOL.pdf reveal that the drip application of pesticides is a well-known measure, which is advantageous, among other things, because the use of pesticides in most plants can be reduced compared to other measures.

[0005] Surprisingly, it has now been found that certain tetramic acid derivatives are not only effective against aphids after watering onto the soil (known in professional circles as "drenching") but also for controlling other insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes after droplet application onto the soil (known in professional circles as "drip application").

[0006] The present invention accordingly relates to the use of a compound of formula (I-2) according to claim 1 for controlling

[0007] of insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes in irrigation systems as a droplet application to the soil. Furthermore, the present invention relates to these application forms on natural (soil) or artificial substrates (e.g., rock wool, glass wool, quartz sand, gravel, expanded clay, vermiculite) in the open or in closed systems (e.g., greenhouses or under film cover); in annual (e.g., cotton, soybeans, tobacco, vegetables, spices, ornamental plants) or perennial crops (e.g., citrus plants, fruit, tropical crops, spices, nuts, vines, conifers, and ornamental plants).

[0008] Excluded from the invention is the use of specific tetramic acid derivatives for controlling Myzus persicae in brassicas and Aphis gossypii in cotton by watering onto the soil (WO 06 / 089633).

[0009] The term "soil" refers to both natural growth substrate (earth; soil) and artificial growth substrate (e.g. rock wool, glass wool, quartz sand, gravel, expanded clay, vermiculite).

[0010] The crops to be protected, which are only described in general terms, are differentiated and specified in more detail below. For example, in terms of application, vegetables include fruiting vegetables and inflorescences as vegetables, for example, peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini, melons, potatoes, beans such as broad beans, carioca beans, runner beans, and bush beans; peas, artichokes, and corn. but also leafy vegetables, for example lettuce, chicory, endive, cress, rocket, lamb's lettuce, iceberg lettuce, leeks, spinach, chard; furthermore tuber, root and stem vegetables, for example celery, beetroot, carrots, radishes, horseradish, salsify, asparagus, turnips, palm shoots, bamboo shoots, as well as bulbous vegetables, for example onions, leeks, fennel, garlic; furthermore brassica vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi, red cabbage, white cabbage, kale, savoy cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage; also cotton, soya and tobacco.

[0011] In terms of application, perennial crops include citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, lemons, limes, bitter oranges, kumquats, satsumas; but also pome fruits such as apples, pears and quinces and stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, damsons, apricots; furthermore wine, hops, olives, tea and tropical crops such as mangoes, papayas, figs, pineapples, dates, bananas, durians (skunk fruits), persimmons, coconuts, cocoa, coffee, avocados, lychees, passion fruit, guavas, as well as almonds and nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, butternuts, chestnuts, hickory nuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, and also berries such as currants, gooseberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, kiwis, cranberries.

[0012] In terms of application, ornamental plants are understood to mean annual and perennial plants, e.g. cut flowers such as roses, carnations, gerberas, lilies, daisies, chrysanthemums, tulips, daffodils, anemones, poppies, amyrillis, dahlias, azaleas, mallows, but also, for example, bedding plants, potted plants and perennials such as roses, marigolds, pansies, geraniums, fuchsias, hibiscus, chrysanthemums, busy Lizzies, cyclamen, sambar violets, sunflowers, begonias, and also, for example, shrubs and conifers such as ficus, rhododendrons, spruces, firs, pines, yews, junipers, pines, oleanders.

[0013] In terms of application, spices include annual and perennial plants such as anise, chili, paprika, pepper, vanilla, marjoram, thyme, cloves, juniper berries, cinnamon, tarragon, coriander, saffron, and ginger.

[0014] The tetramic acid derivatives are compounds of formula (I) in which the residues have the following meaning: Example No. W X Y A B G known from WO 06 / 089633 ; Example No. I-2 CH3 CH3 Cl H I-1-a-4

[0015] The use of the tetramic acid derivatives according to the invention can be carried out alone, but also in combination with other insecticides and / or acaricidal active ingredients and / or nematicides. Processes and uses

[0016] The invention relates to the use of the compound of formula (I-2) as a pesticide, in particular as a plant protection agent, by droplet application.

[0017] In the context of this application, the term pesticide always includes the term plant protection product.

[0018] The compounds of formula (I) are suitable for protecting plants and plant organs, increasing crop yields, improving crop quality, and controlling animal pests, particularly insects, arachnids, and nematodes, found in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, gardens, and recreational facilities, while exhibiting good plant tolerance, favorable warm-blooded toxicity, and good environmental compatibility. They are preferably used as pesticides. They are effective against normally sensitive and resistant species, as well as against all or individual developmental stages. The pests mentioned above include: Pests from the phylum Arthropoda, especially from the class Arachnida, e.g. Acarus spp., e.g. Acarus siro, Aceria kuko, Aceria sheldoni, Aculops spp., Aculus spp., e.g. Aculus fockeui, Aculus schlechtendali, Amblyomma spp., Amphitetranychus viennensis, Argas spp., Boophilus spp., Brevipalpus spp., e.g. Brevipalpus phoenicis, Bryobia graminum, Bryobia praetiosa, Centruroides spp., Chorioptes spp., Dermanyssus gallinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermacentor spp., Eotetranychus spp., e.g. Eotetranychus hicoriae, Epitrimerus pyri, Eutetranychus spp., e.g. Eutetranychus banksi, Eriophyes spp., e.g. B. Eriophyes pyri, Glycyphagus domesticus, Halotydeus destructor, Hemitarsonemus spp., z. B. Hemitarsonemus latus (=Polyphagotarsonemus latus), Hyalomma spp., Ixodes spp., Latrodectus spp., Loxosceles spp., Neutrombicula autumnalis, Nuphersa spp., Oligonychus spp., z. B.Oligonychus coffeae, Oligonychus coniferarum, Oligonychus ilicis, Oligonychus indicus, Oligonychus mangiferus, Oligonychus pratensis, Oligonychus punicae, Oligonychus yothersi, Ornithodorus spp., Ornithonyssus spp., Panonychus spp., z. B. Panonychus citri (=Metatetranychus citri), Panonychus ulmi (=Metatetranychus ulmi), Phyllocoptruta oleivora, Platytetranychus multidigituli, Polyphagotarsonemus latus, Psoroptes spp., Rhipicephalus spp., Rhizoglyphus spp., Sarcoptes spp., Scorpio maurus, Steneotarsonemus spp., Steneotarsonemus spinki, Tarsonemus spp., z. B. Tarsonemus confusus, Tarsonemus pallidus, Tetranychus spp., z. B. Tetranychus canadensis, Tetranychus cinnabarinus, Tetranychus turkestani, Tetranychus urticae, Trombicula alfreddugesi, Vaejovis spp., Vasates lycopersici; from the order of Coleoptera e.g. Acalymma vittatum, Acanthoscelides obtectus, Adoretus spp., Aethina tumida, Agelastica alni, Agrilus spp., e.g.Agrilus planipennis, Agrilus coxalis, Agrilus bilineatus, Agrilus anxius, Agriotes spp., e.g. Agriotes linneatus, Agriotes mancus, Alphitobius diaperinus, Amphimallon solstitialis, Anobium punctatum, Anoplophora spp., e.g. Anoplophora glabripennis, Anthonomus spp., e.g. Anthonomus grandis, Anthrenus spp., Apion spp., Apogonia spp., Atomaria spp., e.g. Atomaria linearis, Attagenus spp., Baris caerulescens, Bruchidius obtectus, Bruchus spp., e.g. Bruchus pisorum, Bruchus rufimanus, Cassida spp., Cerotoma trifurcata, Ceutorrhynchus spp., e.g. Ceutorrhynchus assimilis, Ceutorrhynchus quadridens, Ceutorrhynchus rapae, Chaetocnema spp., e.g. B. Chaetocnema confinis, Chaetocnema denticulata, Chaetocnema ectypa, Cleonus mendicus, Conoderus spp., Cosmopolites spp., e.g. Cosmopolites sordidus, Costelytra zealandica, Ctenicera spp., Curculio spp., e.g.Curculio caryae, Curculio caryatrypes, Curculio obtusus, Curculio sayi, Cryptolestes ferrugineus, Cryptolestes pusillus, Cryptorhynchus lapathi, Cryptorhynchus mangiferae, Cylindrocopturus spp., Cylindrocopturus adspersus, Cylindrocopturus furnissi, Dendroctonus spp., z. B. Dendroctonus ponderosae, Dermestes spp., Diabrotica spp., z. B. Diabrotica balteata, Diabrotica barberi, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi, Diabrotica undecimpunctata undecimpunctata, Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, Diabrotica virgifera zeae, Dichocrocis spp., Dicladispa armigera, Diloboderus spp., Epicaerus spp., Epilachna spp., z. B. Epilachna borealis, Epilachna varivestis, Epitrix spp., z. B. Epitrix cucumeris, Epitrix fuscula, Epitrix hirtipennis, Epitrix subcrinita, Epitrix tuberis, Faustinus spp., Gibbium psylloides, Gnathocerus cornutus, Hellula undalis, Heteronychus arator, Heteronyx spp., Hylamorpha elegans, Hylotrupes bajulus, Hypera postica, Hypomeces squamosus, Hypothenemus spp., e.g.Hypothenemus hampei, Hypothenemus obscurus, Hypothenemus pubescens, Lachnosterna consanguinea, Lasioderma serricorne, Latheticus oryzae, Lathridius spp., Lema spp., Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Leucoptera spp., z. B. Leucoptera coffeella, Limonius ectypus, Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus, Listronotus (=Hyperodes) spp., Lixus spp., Luperodes spp., Luperomorpha xanthodera, Lyctus spp., Megacyllene spp., z. B. Megacyllene robiniae, Megascelis spp., Melanotus spp., z. B. Melanotus longulus oregonensis, Meligethes aeneus, Melolontha spp., z. B. Melolontha melolontha, Migdolus spp., Monochamus spp., Naupactus xanthographus, Necrobia spp., Neogalerucella spp., Niptus hololeucus, Oryctes rhinoceros, Oryzaephilus surinamensis, Oryzaphagus oryzae, Otiorhynchus spp., e.g. Otiorhynchus cribricollis, Otiorhynchus ligustici, Otiorhynchus ovatus, Otiorhynchus rugosostriarus, Otiorhynchus sulcatus, Oulema spp., e.g. Oulema melanopus, Oulema oryzae, Oxycetonia jucunda, Phaedon cochleariae, Phyllophaga spp., Phyllophaga helleri, Phyllotreta spp., e.g. Phyllotreta armoraciae, Phyllotreta pusilla, Phyllotreta ramosa, Phyllotreta striolata, Popillia japonica, Premnotrypes spp., Prostephanus truncatus, Psylliodes spp., e.g. Psylliodes affinis, Psylliodes chrysocephala, Psylliodes punctulata, Ptinus spp., Rhizobius ventralis, Rhizopertha dominica, Rhynchophorus spp., Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, Rhynchophorus palmarum, Scolytus spp., e.g. Scolytus multistriatus, Sinoxylon perforans, Sitophilus spp., e.g. Sitophilus granarius, Sitophilus linearis, Sitophilus oryzae, Sitophilus zeamais, Sphenophorus spp., Stegobium paniceum, Sternechus spp., e.g. Sternechus paludatus, Symphyletes spp., Tanymecus spp., e.g. B. Tanymecus dilaticollis, Tanymecus indicus, Tanymecus palliatus, Tenebrio molitor, Tenebrioides mauretanicus, Tribolium spp., z. B. Tribolium audax, Tribolium castaneum, Tribolium confusum, Trogoderma spp., Tychius spp., Xylotrechus spp., Zabrus spp., z. B.Zabrus tenebrioides; from the order of Diptera e.g. Aedes spp., e.g. Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, Aedes sticticus, Aedes vexans, Agromyza spp., e.g. Agromyza frontella, Agromyza parvicornis, Anastrepha spp., Anopheles spp., e.g. Anopheles quadrimaculatus, Anopheles gambiae, Asphondylia spp., Bactrocera spp., e.g. Bactrocera cucurbitae, Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera oleae, Bibio hortulanus, Calliphora erythrocephala, Calliphora vicina, Ceratitis capitata, Chironomus spp., Chrysomya spp., Chrysops spp., Chrysozona pluvialis, Cochliomya spp., Contarinia spp., e.g. B. Contarinia johnsoni, Contarinia nasturtii, Contarinia pyrivora, Contarinia schulzi, Contarinia sorghicola, Contarinia tritici, Cordylobia anthropophaga, Cricotopus sylvestris, Culex spp., z. B. Culex pipiens, Culex quinquefasciatus, Culicoides spp., Culiseta spp., Cuterebra spp., Dacus oleae, Dasineura spp., z. B. Dasineura brassicae, Delia spp., z. B.Delia antiqua, Delia coarctata, Delia florilega, Delia platura, Delia radicum, Dermatobia hominis, Drosophila spp., e.g. Drosphila melanogaster, Drosophila suzukii, Echinocnemus spp., Euleia heraclei, Fannia spp., Gasterophilus spp., Glossina spp., Haematopota spp., Hydrellia spp., Hydrellia griseola, Hylemya spp., Hippobosca spp., Hypoderma spp., Liriomyza spp., e.g. Liriomyza brassicae, Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae, Lucilia spp., e.g. Lucilia cuprina, Lutzomyia spp., Mansonia spp., Musca spp., e.g. Musca domestica, Musca domestica vicina, Oestrus spp., Oscinella frit, Paratanytarsus spp., Paralauterborniella subcincta, Pegomya or Pegomyia spp., e.g. B. Pegomya betae, Pegomya hyoscyami, Pegomya rubivora, Phlebotomus spp., Phorbia spp., Phormia spp., Piophila casei, Platyparea poeciloptera, Prodiplosis spp., Psila rosae, Rhagoletis spp., z. B.Rhagoletis cingulata, Rhagoletis completa, Rhagoletis fausta, Rhagoletis indifferens, Rhagoletis mendax, Rhagoletis pomonella, Sarcophaga spp., Simulium spp., e.g. Simulium meridionale, Stomoxys spp., Tabanus spp., Tetanops spp., Tipula spp., e.g. Tipula paludosa, Tipula simplex, Toxotrypana curvicauda; from the order of Hemiptera e.g. Acizzia acaciaebaileyanae, Acizzia dodonaeae, Acizzia uncatoides, Acrida turrita, Acyrthosipon spp., e.g. Acyrthosiphon pisum, Acrogonia spp., Aeneolamia spp., Agonoscena spp., Aleurocanthus spp., Aleyrodes proletella, Aleurolobus barodensis, Aleurothrixus floccosus, Allocaridara malayensis, Amrasca spp., e.g. B. Amrasca bigutulla, Amrasca devastans, Anuraphis cardui, Aonidiella spp., z. B. Aonidiella aurantii, Aonidiella citrina, Aonidiella inornata, Aphanostigma piri, Aphis spp., z. B.Aphis citricola, Aphis craccivora, Aphis fabae, Aphis forbesi, Aphis glycines, Aphis gossypii, Aphis hederae, Aphis illinoisensis, Aphis middletoni, Aphis nasturtii, Aphis nerii, Aphis pomi, Aphis spiraecola, Aphis viburniphila, Arboridia apicalis, Arytainilla spp., Aspidiella spp., Aspidiotus spp., z. B. Aspidiotus nerii, Atanus spp., Aulacorthum solani, Bemisia tabaci, Blastopsylla occidentalis, Boreioglycaspis melaleucae, Brachycaudus helichrysi, Brachycolus spp., Brevicoryne brassicae, Cacopsylla spp., z. B. Cacopsylla pyricola, Calligypona marginata, Capulinia spp., Carneocephala fulgida, Ceratovacuna lanigera, Cercopidae, Ceroplastes spp., Chaetosiphon fragaefolii, Chionaspis tegalensis, Chlorita onukii, Chondracris rosea, Chromaphis juglandicola, Chrysomphalus aonidum, Chrysomphalus ficus, Cicadulina mbila, Coccomytilus halli, Coccus spp., z. B. Coccus hesperidum, Coccus longulus, Coccus pseudomagnoliarum, Coccus viridis, Cryptomyzus ribis, Cryptoneossa spp., Ctenarytaina spp., Dalbulus spp., Dialeurodes chittendeni, Dialeurodes citri, Diaphorina citri, Diaspis spp., Diuraphis spp., Doralis spp., Drosicha spp., Dysaphis spp., z. B. Dysaphis apiifolia, Dysaphis plantaginea, Dysaphis tulipae, Dysmicoccus spp., Empoasca spp., z. B. Empoasca abrupta, Empoasca fabae, Empoasca maligna, Empoasca solana, Empoasca stevensi, Eriosoma spp., z. B. Eriosoma americanum, Eriosoma lanigerum, Eriosoma pyricola, Erythroneura spp., Eucalyptolima spp., Euphyllura spp., Euscelis bilobatus, Ferrisia spp., Fiorinia spp., Furcaspis oceanica, Geococcus coffeae, Glycaspis spp., Heteropsylla cubana, Heteropsylla spinulosa, Homalodisca coagulata, Hyalopterus arundinis, Hyalopterus pruni, Icerya spp., z. B. Icerya purchasi, Idiocerus spp., Idioscopus spp., Laodelphax striatellus, Lecanium spp., z. B. Lecanium corni (=Parthenolecanium corni), Lepidosaphes spp., z. B. Lepidosaphes ulmi, Lipaphis erysimi, Lopholeucaspis japonica, Lycorma delicatula, Macrosiphum spp., z. B.Macrosiphum euphorbiae, Macrosiphum lilii, Macrosiphum rosae, Macrosteles facifrons, Mahanarva spp., Melanaphis sacchari, Metcalfiella spp., Metcalfa pruinosa, Metopolophium dirhodum, Monellia costalis, Monelliopsis pecanis, Myzus spp., z. B. Myzus ascalonicus, Myzus cerasi, Myzus ligustri, Myzus ornatus, Myzus persicae, Myzus nicotianae, Nasonovia ribisnigri, Neomaskellia spp., Nephotettix spp., z. B. Nephotettix cincticeps, Nephotettix nigropictus, Nettigoniclla spectra, Nilaparvata lugens, Oncometopia spp., Orthezia praelonga, Oxya chinensis, Pachypsylla spp., Parabemisia myricae, Paratrioza spp., z. B. Paratrioza cockerelli, Parlatoria spp., Pemphigus spp., z. B. Pemphigus bursarius, Pemphigus populivenae, Peregrinus maidis, Perkinsiella spp., Phenacoccus spp., z. B. Phenacoccus madeirensis, Phloeomyzus passerinii, Phorodon humuli, Phylloxera spp., z. B. Phylloxera devastatrix, Phylloxera notabilis, Pinnaspis aspidistrae, Planococcus spp., z. B.Planococcus citri, Prosopidopsylla flava, Protopulvinaria pyriformis, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, Pseudococcus spp., z. B. Pseudococcus calceolariae, Pseudococcus comstocki, Pseudococcus longispinus, Pseudococcus maritimus, Pseudococcus viburni, Psyllopsis spp., Psylla spp., z. B. Psylla buxi, Psylla mali, Psylla pyri, Pteromalus spp., Pulvinaria spp., Pyrilla spp., Quadraspidiotus spp., z. B. Quadraspidiotus juglansregiae, Quadraspidiotus ostreaeformis, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus, Quesada gigas, Rastroccus spp., Rhopalosiphum spp., z. B. Rhopalosiphum maidis, Rhopalosiphum oxyacanthae, Rhopalosiphum padi, Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale, Saissetia spp., z. B. Saissetia coffeae, Saissetia miranda, Saissetia neglecta, Saissetia oleae, Scaphoideus titanus, Schizaphis graminum, Selenaspidus articulatus, Sipha flava, Sitobion avenae, Sogata spp., Sogatella furcifera, Sogatodes spp., Stictocephala festina, Siphoninus phillyreae, Tenalaphara malayensis, Tetragonocephela spp., Tinocallis caryaefoliae, Tomaspis spp., Toxoptera spp., e.g. Toxoptera aurantii, Toxoptera citricidus, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Trioza spp., e.g. Trioza diospyri, Typhlocyba spp., Unaspis spp., Viteus vitifolii, Zygina spp.; from the suborder Heteroptera e.g. Aelia spp., Anasa tristis, Antestiopsis spp., Boisea spp., Blissus spp., Calocoris spp., Campylomma livida, Cavelerius spp., Cimex spp., e.g. Cimex adjunctus, Cimex hemipterus, Cimex lectularius, Cimex pilosellus, Collaria spp., Creontiades dilutus, Dasynus piperis, Dichelops furcatus, Diconocoris hewetti, Dysdercus spp., Euschistus spp., e.g. B. Euschistus heros, Euschistus servus, Euschistus tristigmus, Euschistus variolarius, Eurydema spp., Eurygaster spp., Halyomorpha halys, Heliopeltis spp., Horcias nobilellus, Leptocorisa spp., Leptocorisa varicornis, Leptoglossus occidentalis, Leptoglossus phyllopus, Lygocoris spp., e.g. Lygocoris pabulinus, Lygus spp., e.g.Lygus elisus, Lygus hesperus, Lygus lineolaris, Macropes excavatus, Megacopta cribraria, Miridae, Monalonion atratum, Nezara spp., e.g. Nezara viridula, Nysius spp., Oebalus spp., Pentomidae, Piesma quadrata, Piezodorus spp., e.g. Piezodorus guildinii, Psallus spp., Pseudacysta persea, Rhodnius spp., Sahlbergella singularis, Scaptocoris castanea, Scotinophora spp., Stephanitis nashi, Tibraca spp., Triatoma spp.; from the order of Hymenoptera e.g. Acromyrmex spp., Athalia spp., e.g. Athalia rosae, Atta spp., Camponotus spp., Dolichovespula spp., Diprion spp., e.g. Diprion similis, Hoplocampa spp., e.g. B. Hoplocampa cookei, Hoplocampa testudinea, Lasius spp., Linepithema (Iridiomyrmex) humile, Monomorium pharaonis, Paratrechina spp., Paravespula spp., Plagiolepis spp., Sirex spp., e.g. Sirex noctilio, Solenopsis invicta, Tapinoma spp., Technomyrmex albipes, Urocerus spp., Vespa spp., e.g. Vespa crabro, Wasmannia auropunctata, Xeris spp.; from the order of Isopoda e.g.Armadillidium vulgare, Oniscus asellus, Porcellio scaber; from the order of Isoptera e.g. Coptotermes spp., e.g. Coptotermes formosanus, Cornitermes cumulans, Cryptotermes spp., Incisitermes spp., Kalotermes spp., Microtermes obesi, Nasutitermis spp., Odontotermes spp., Porotermes spp., Reticulitermes spp., e.g. Reticulitermes flavipes, Reticulitermes hesperus; from the order of Lepidoptera e.g. Achroia grisella, Acronicta major, Adoxophyes spp., e.g. Adoxophyes orana, Aedia leucomelas, Agrotis spp., e.g. Agrotis segetum, Agrotis ipsilon, Alabama spp., e.g. Alabama argillacea, Amyelois transitella, Anarsia spp., Anticarsia spp., e.g. B. Anticarsia gemmatalis, Argyroploce spp., Autographa spp., Barathra brassicae, Blastodacna atra, Borbo cinnara, Bucculatrix thurberiella, Bupalus piniarius, Busseola spp., Cacoecia spp., Caloptilia theivora, Capua reticulana, Carpocapsa pomonella, Carposina niponensis, Cheimatobia brumata, Chilo spp., z. B.Chilo plejadellus, Chilo suppressalis, Choreutis pariana, Choristoneura spp., Chrysodeixis chalcites, Clysia ambiguella, Cnaphalocerus spp., Cnaphalocrocis medinalis, Cnephasia spp., Conopomorpha spp., Conotrachelus spp., Copitarsia spp., Cydia spp., z. B. Cydia nigricana, Cydia pomonella, Dalaca noctuides, Diaphania spp., Diparopsis spp., Diatraea saccharalis, Dioryctria spp., z. B. Dioryctria zimmermani, Earias spp., Ecdytolopha aurantium, Elasmopalpus lignosellus, Eldana saccharina, Ephestia spp., z. B. Ephestia elutella, Ephestia kuehniella, Epinotia spp., Epiphyas postvittana, Erannis spp., Erschoviella musculana, Etiella spp., Eudocima spp., Eulia spp., Eupoecilia ambiguella, Euproctis spp., z. B. Euproctis chrysorrhoea, Euxoa spp., Feltia spp., Galleria mellonella, Gracillaria spp., Grapholitha spp., z. B. Grapholita molesta, Grapholita prunivora, Hedylepta spp., Helicoverpa spp., z. B. Helicoverpa armigera, Helicoverpa zea, Heliothis spp., z. B.Heliothis virescens, Hofmannophila pseudospretella, Homoeosoma spp., Homona spp., Hyponomeuta padella, Kakivoria flavofasciata, Lampides spp., Laphygma spp., Laspeyresia molesta, Leucinodes orbonalis, Leucoptera spp., z. B. Leucoptera coffeella, Lithocolletis spp., z. B. Lithocolletis blancardella, Lithophane antennata, Lobesia spp., z. B. Lobesia botrana, Loxagrotis albicosta, Lymantria spp., z. B. Lymantria dispar, Lyonetia spp., z. B. Lyonetia clerkella, Malacosoma neustria, Maruca testulalis, Mamestra brassicae, Melanitis leda, Mocis spp., Monopis obviella, Mythimna separata, Nemapogon cloacellus, Nymphula spp., Oiketicus spp., Omphisa spp., Operophtera spp., Oria spp., Orthaga spp., Ostrinia spp., z. B. Ostrinia nubilalis, Panolis flammea, Parnara spp., Pectinophora spp., z. B. Pectinophora gossypiella, Perileucoptera spp., Phthorimaea spp., z. B. Phthorimaea operculella, Phyllocnistis citrella, Phyllonorycter spp., z. B.Phyllonorycter blancardella, Phyllonorycter crataegella, Pieris spp., e.g. Pieris rapae, Platynota stultana, Plodia interpunctella, Plusia spp., Plutella xylostella (=Plutella maculipennis), Podesia spp., e.g. Podesia syringae, Prays spp., Prodenia spp., Protoparce spp., Pseudaletia spp., e.g. Pseudaletia unipuncta, Pseudoplusia includens, Pyrausta nubilalis, Rachiplusia nu, Schoenobius spp., e.g. Schoenobius bipunctifer, Scirpophaga spp., e.g. Scirpophaga innotata, Scotia segetum, Sesamia spp., e.g. Sesamia inferens, Sparganothis spp., Spodoptera spp., e.g. B. Spodoptera eradiana, Spodoptera exigua, Spodoptera frugiperda, Spodoptera praefica, Stathmopoda spp., Stenoma spp., Stomopteryx subsecivella, Synanthedon spp., Tecia solanivora, Thaumetopoea spp., Thermesia gemmatalis, Tinea cloacella, Tinea pellionella, Tineola bisselliella, Tortrix spp., Trichophaga tapetzella, Trichoplusia spp., z. B. Trichoplusia ni, Tryporyza incertulas, Tuta absoluta, Virachola spp.; from the order of Orthoptera or Saltatoria e.g. Acheta domesticus, Dichroplus spp., Gryllotalpa spp., e.g. Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa, Hieroglyphus spp., Locusta spp., e.g. Locusta migratoria, Melanoplus spp., e.g. Melanoplus devastator, Paratlanticus ussuriensis, Schistocerca gregaria; from the order of Phthiraptera e.g. Damalinia spp., Haematopinus spp., Linognathus spp., Pediculus spp., Phylloxera vastatrix, Phthirus pubis, Trichodectes spp.; from the order of Thysanoptera e.g. Anaphothrips obscurus, Baliothrips biformis, Chaetanaphothrips leeuweni, Drepanothrips reuteri, Enneothrips flavens, Frankliniella spp., e.g. B. Frankliniella fusca, Frankliniella occidentalis, Frankliniella schultzei, Frankliniella tritici, Frankliniella vaccinii, Frankliniella williamsi, Haplothrips spp., Heliothrips spp., Hercinothrips femoralis, Kakothrips spp., Rhipiphorothrips cruentatus, Scirtothrips spp., Taeniothrips cardamomi, Thrips spp., z. B.Thrips palmi, Thrips tabaci; plant pests from the phylum Nematoda, i.e. plant parasitic nematodes, in particular Aglenchus spp., e.g. Aglenchus agricola, Anguina spp., e.g. Anguina tritici, Aphelenchoides spp., e.g. Aphelenchoides arachidis, Aphelenchoides fragariae, Belonolaimus spp., e.g. Belonolaimus gracilis, Belonolaimus longicaudatus, Belonolaimus nortoni, Bursaphelenchus spp., e.g. Bursaphelenchus cocophilus, Bursaphelenchus eremus, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, Cacopaurus spp., e.g. Cacopaurus pestis, Criconemella spp., e.g. Criconemella curvata, Criconemella onoensis, Criconemella ornata, Criconemella rusium, Criconemella xenoplax (= Mesocriconema xenoplax), Criconemoides spp., e.g. B. Criconemoides ferniae, Criconemoides onoense, Criconemoides ornatum, Ditylenchus spp., e.g. Ditylenchus dipsaci, Dolichodorus spp., Globodera spp., e.g. Globodera pallida, Globodera rostochiensis, Helicotylenchus spp., e.g. Helicotylenchus dihystera, Hemicriconemoides spp., Hemicycliophora spp., Heterodera spp., e.g. Heterodera avenae, Heterodera glycines, Heterodera schachtii, Hirschmaniella spp., Hoplolaimus spp., Longidorus spp., e.g. Longidorus africanus, Meloidogyne spp., e.g. Meloidogyne chitwoodi, Meloidogyne fallax, Meloidogyne hapla, Meloidogyne incognita, Meloinema spp., Nacobbus spp., Neotylenchus spp., Paralongidorus spp., Paraphelenchus spp., Paratrichodorus spp., e.g. Paratrichodorus minor, Paratylenchus spp., Pratylenchus spp., e.g. Pratylenchus penetrans, Pseudohalenchus spp., Psilenchus spp., Punctodera spp., Quinisulcius spp., Radopholus spp., e.g. B. Radopholus citrophilus, Radopholus similis, Rotylenchulus spp., Rotylenchus spp., Scutellonema spp., Subanguina spp., Trichodorus spp., z. B. Trichodorus obtusus, Trichodorus primitivus, Tylenchorhynchus spp., z. B. Tylenchorhynchus annulatus, Tylenchulus spp., z. B. Tylenchulus semipenetrans, Xiphinema spp., z. B. Xiphinema index. . Nematodes

[0019] A nematicide in crop protection, as described here, has the ability to control nematodes.

[0020] The term "nematode control" means killing nematodes or preventing or hindering their development or growth or preventing or hindering their penetration into or feeding on plant tissue.

[0021] The effectiveness of the compounds is determined by comparing mortalities, gall formation, cyst formation, nematode density per soil volume, nematode density per root, number of nematode eggs per soil volume, and nematode mobility between a plant, plant part, or treated soil treated with the compound of formula (I) and an untreated plant, plant part, or untreated soil (100%). Preferably, a reduction of 25-50% is achieved compared to an untreated plant, plant part, or untreated soil, more preferably a reduction of 51-79%, and most preferably the complete killing or complete prevention of nematode development and growth by a reduction of 80 to 100%. Nematode control, as described herein, also includes the control of nematode proliferation (development of cysts and / or eggs).Compounds of formula (I) can also be used to maintain the health of plants or animals and can be used curatively, preventively or systemically to combat nematodes.

[0022] The expert is familiar with methods for determining mortalities, gall formation, cyst formation, nematode density per soil volume, nematode density per root, number of nematode eggs per soil volume, and nematode mobility.

[0023] The use of a compound of formula (I) can keep the plant healthy and also involves a reduction in the damage caused by nematodes and an increase in the yield.

[0024] In this context, the term "nematodes" refers to plant nematodes, which encompass all nematodes that damage plants. Plant nematodes include plant-parasitic nematodes and soil-dwelling nematodes. Plant-parasitic nematodes include ectoparasites such as Xiphinema spp., Longidorus spp., and Trichodorus spp.; hemiparasites such as Tylenchulus spp.; migratory endoparasites such as Pratylenchus spp., Radopholus spp., and Scutellonema spp.; sedentary parasites such as Heterodera spp., Globodera spp., and Meloidogyne spp.; and stem and leaf endoparasites such as Ditylenchus spp., Aphelenchoides spp. and Hirschmaniella spp.. Particularly harmful root-parasitic soil nematodes include cyst-forming nematodes of the genera Heterodera or Globodera, and / or root-knot nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne.Harmful species of these genera include Meloidogyne incognita, Heterodera glycines (soybean cyst nematode), Globodera pallida, and Globodera rostochiensis (yellow potato cyst nematode), which are effectively controlled with the compounds described in this text. However, the use of the compounds described in this text is by no means limited to these genera or species, but equally extends to other nematodes.

[0025] The plant-parasitic nematodes include, for example, Anguina spp., Aphelenchoides spp., Belonoaimus spp., Bursaphelenchus spp., Ditylenchus dipsaci, Globodera spp., Heliocotylenchus spp., Heterodera spp., Longidorus spp., Meloidogyne spp., Pratylenchus spp., Radopholus similis, Rotylenchus spp., Trichodorus spp., Tylenchorhynchus spp., Tylenchulus spp., Tylenchulus semipenetrans, Xiphinema spp..

[0026] The active ingredient of formula (I) can be converted into the usual formulations and into the resulting application forms as pesticides, such as drench, drip, and spray solutions. According to the invention, the active ingredient is applied by droplet application to the soil.

[0027] If appropriate, the application forms contain further pesticides and / or adjuvants which improve the effect, such as penetration enhancers, for example vegetable oils such as rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, mineral oils such as liquid paraffin, alkyl esters of vegetable fatty acids such as rapeseed oil or soybean oil methyl esters or alkanol alkoxylates and / or spreading agents such as alkylsiloxanes and / or salts, for example organic or inorganic ammonium or phosphonium salts such as ammonium sulfate or diammonium hydrogen phosphate and / or retention-promoting agents such as dioctyl sulfosuccinate or hydroxypropyl guar polymers and / or humectants such as glycerol and / or fertilizers such as fertilizers containing ammonium, potassium or phosphorus.

[0028] Typical formulations include water-soluble liquids (SL), emulsion concentrates (EC), emulsions in water (EW), suspension concentrates (SC, SE, FS, OD), water-dispersible granules (WG), granules (GR), and capsule concentrates (CS); these and other possible formulation types are described, for example, by Crop Life International and in Pesticide Specifications, Manual on development and use of FAO and WHO specifications for pesticides, FAO Plant Production and Protection Papers - 173, prepared by the FAO / WHO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Specifications, 2004, ISBN: 9251048576. Optionally, the formulations contain, in addition to one or more compounds of formula (I), other agrochemical active ingredients.

[0029] Preferably, these are formulations or application forms that contain excipients such as extenders, solvents, spontaneity promoters, carriers, emulsifiers, dispersants, antifreeze agents, biocides, thickeners, and / or other excipients such as adjuvants. An adjuvant in this context is a component that enhances the biological activity of the formulation without the component itself having a biological effect. Examples of adjuvants include agents that promote retention, spreading behavior, adhesion to the leaf surface, or penetration.

[0030] These formulations are prepared in a known manner, e.g., by mixing the compounds of formula (I) with excipients such as extenders, solvents, and / or solid carriers and / or other excipients such as surfactants. The formulations are prepared either in suitable facilities or before or during use.

[0031] Substances which can be used as auxiliaries are those which are suitable for imparting particular properties, such as certain physical, technical and / or biological properties, to the formulation of the compounds of formula (I) or to the application forms prepared from these formulations (such as, for example, ready-to-use pesticides such as spray mixtures or seed dressings).

[0032] Suitable extenders include, for example, water, polar and non-polar organic chemical liquids, e.g. from the classes of aromatic and non-aromatic hydrocarbons (such as paraffins, alkylbenzenes, alkylnaphthalenes, chlorobenzenes), alcohols and polyols (which may also be substituted, etherified and / or esterified), ketones (such as acetone, cyclohexanone), esters (including fats and oils) and (poly)ethers, simple and substituted amines, amides, lactams (such as N-alkylpyrrolidones) and lactones, sulfones and sulfoxides (such as dimethyl sulfoxide), carbonates and nitriles.

[0033] If water is used as an extender, organic solvents can also be used as auxiliary solvents. The following are essentially suitable liquid solvents: aromatics such as xylene, toluene, or alkylnaphthalenes; chlorinated aromatics or chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons such as chlorobenzenes, chloroethylenes, or methylene chloride; aliphatic hydrocarbons such as cyclohexane or paraffins, e.g., petroleum fractions, mineral and vegetable oils; alcohols such as butanol or glycol and their ethers and esters; ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, or cyclohexanone; strongly polar solvents such as dimethylformamide or dimethyl sulfoxide; carbonates such as propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, diethyl carbonate, or dibutyl carbonate; or nitriles such as acetonitrile or propanenitrile.

[0034] In principle, all suitable solvents can be used. Suitable solvents include, for example, aromatic hydrocarbons such as xylene, toluene, or alkylnaphthalenes; chlorinated aromatic or chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons such as chlorobenzene, chloroethylene, or methylene chloride; aliphatic hydrocarbons such as cyclohexane; paraffins; petroleum fractions; mineral and vegetable oils; alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, butanol, or glycol, as well as their ethers and esters; ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, or cyclohexanone; strongly polar solvents such as dimethyl sulfoxide; carbonates such as propylene carbonate, butylene carbonate, diethyl carbonate, dibutyl carbonate; nitriles such as acetonitrile or propanenitrile; and water.

[0035] In principle, any suitable carrier material can be used. Particularly suitable carrier materials include: ammonium salts and natural mineral flours such as kaolins, clays, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, montmorillonite, or diatomaceous earth, and synthetic mineral flours such as highly dispersed silica, aluminum oxide, and natural or synthetic silicates, resins, waxes, and / or solid fertilizers. Mixtures of such carrier materials can also be used. Suitable carrier materials for granules include: crushed and fractionated natural rocks such as calcite, marble, pumice, sepiolite, and dolomite, as well as synthetic granules made from inorganic and organic flours and granules made from organic materials such as sawdust, paper, coconut shells, corn cobs, and tobacco stalks.

[0036] Liquefied gaseous extenders or solvents can also be used. Extenders or carriers that are gaseous at normal temperature and pressure are particularly suitable, e.g., aerosol propellants such as halogenated hydrocarbons, butane, propane, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.

[0037] Examples of emulsifying and / or foam-forming agents, dispersing agents or wetting agents with ionic or non-ionic properties or mixtures of these surface-active substances are salts of polyacrylic acid, salts of lignosulfonic acid, salts of phenolsulfonic acid or naphthalenesulfonic acid, polycondensates of ethylene oxide with fatty alcohols or with fatty acids or with fatty amines, with substituted phenols (preferably alkylphenols or arylphenols), salts of sulfosuccinic acid esters, taurine derivatives (preferably alkyl taurates), isethionate derivatives, phosphoric acid esters of polyethoxylated alcohols or phenols, fatty acid esters of polyols and derivatives of compounds containing sulfates, sulfonates and phosphates, e.g. E.g. alkylaryl polyglycol ethers, alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfates, arylsulfonates, protein hydrolysates, lignin sulfite waste liquors and methylcellulose.The presence of a surfactant is advantageous when one of the compounds of formula (I) and / or one of the inert carriers is not soluble in water and when the application takes place in water.

[0038] Further excipients that may be present in the formulations and the application forms derived therefrom include dyes such as inorganic pigments, e.g. iron oxide, titanium oxide, ferrocyan blue and organic dyes such as alizarin, azo and metal phthalocyanine dyes and nutrients and trace nutrients such as salts of iron, manganese, boron, copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc.

[0039] Stabilizers such as cold stabilizers, preservatives, antioxidants, light stabilizers, or other agents that improve chemical and / or physical stability may also be present. Foaming agents or defoamers may also be present.

[0040] Furthermore, the formulations and derived application forms may also contain adhesives such as carboxymethylcellulose, natural and synthetic powdered, granular, or latex-like polymers such as gum arabic, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate, as well as natural phospholipids such as cephalins and lecithins, and synthetic phospholipids as additional excipients. Other excipients may include mineral and vegetable oils.

[0041] If necessary, further excipients may be included in the formulations and the application forms derived therefrom. Such additives include, for example, fragrances, protective colloids, binders, adhesives, thickeners, thixotropic substances, penetration enhancers, retention enhancers, stabilizers, sequestering agents, complexing agents, humectants, and spreading agents. In general, the compounds of formula (I) can be combined with any solid or liquid additive commonly used for formulation purposes.

[0042] All substances that reduce the dynamic surface tension, such as dioctyl sulfosuccinate, or that increase the viscoelasticity, such as hydroxypropyl guar polymers, can be considered as retention promoters.

[0043] In this context, penetration enhancers are considered to be all substances commonly used to improve the penetration of agrochemical active ingredients into plants. Penetration enhancers are defined in this context by their ability to penetrate the plant cuticle from the (usually aqueous) application solution and / or spray coating, thereby increasing the mobility of the active ingredients in the cuticle. The method described in the literature (Baur et al., 1997, Pesticide Science 51, 131-152) can be used to determine this property.Examples include alcohol alkoxylates such as coconut fat ethoxylate (10) or isotridecyl ethoxylate (12), fatty acid esters such as rapeseed oil or soybean oil methyl ester, fatty amine alkoxylates such as tallowamine ethoxylate (15) or ammonium and / or phosphonium salts such as ammonium sulfate or diammonium hydrogen phosphate.

[0044] The formulations preferably contain between 0.00000001 and 98% by weight of the compound of formula (I), more preferably between 0.01 and 95% by weight of the compound of formula (I), most preferably between 0.5 and 90% by weight of the compound of formula (I), based on the weight of the formulation.

[0045] The content of the compound of formula (I) in the use forms prepared from the formulations (particularly pesticides) can vary within wide limits. The concentration of the compound of formula (I) in the use forms can typically be between 0.00000001 and 95% by weight of the compound of formula (I), preferably between 0.00001 and 1% by weight, based on the weight of the use form. Application is carried out in a conventional manner adapted to the use forms. The application used according to the invention is droplet application to the soil.

[0046] By way of example, but not according to the invention, the compounds of the formula (I) are used after drenching against animal pests from the following pest families: From the family of blister aphids (Pemphigidae), preference is given to: Eriosoma spp., Pemphigus spp., in crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, leafy vegetables, root and tuber vegetables and ornamental plants. From the family of root aphids (Phylloxeridae), preference is given to: Phylloxera spp. in wine, nuts, citrus. From the family of psyllidae, preference is given to: Psylla spp., Paratrioza spp., Tenalaphara spp., Diaphorina spp., Trioza spp., in crops such as pome fruit, stone fruit, citrus, vegetables, potatoes, in tropical crops.

[0047] Preferred members of the Coccidae family are: Ceroplastes spp., Drosicha spp., Pulvinaria spp., Protopulminaria spp., Saissetia spp., Coccus spp., in perennial crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, olives, wine, coffee, tea, tropical crops, ornamental plants, vegetables.

[0048] Preferred from the family of scale insects (Diaspididae): Quadraspidiotus spp., Aonidiella spp., Lepidosaphes spp., Aspidiotus spp., Aspis spp., Diaspis spp., Parlatoria spp., Pseudaulacaspis spp., Unaspis spp., Pinnaspis spp., Selenaspidus spp., in crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, almonds, pistachios, nuts, olives, tea, ornamental plants, wine, tropical crops.

[0049] Preferred members of the scale insect family (Ortheziidae) are Orthezia spp. in citrus, pome fruit, and stone fruit.

[0050] Preferred members of the mealybug and mealybug family (Pseudococcidae) are Pericerga, Pseudococcus spp., Planococcus spp., Dysmicoccus spp., in crops such as citrus, stone and pome fruits, tea, wine, vegetables, ornamental plants and tropical crops.

[0051] Also preferred from the family of whitefly (Aleyrodidae): Bemisia tabaci, Bemisia argentifolii, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Aleurothrixus floccosus, Aleurodes spp., Dialeurodes spp., Parabemisia myricae in crops such as vegetables, melons, potatoes, tobacco, berries, citrus, ornamental plants, cotton, soy and tropical crops.

[0052] Also preferred from the family of tube lice (Aphidae) are: Myzus spp. in tobacco, stone fruit, berry fruits, fruit vegetables, leafy vegetables, tuber and root vegetables, melons, potatoes, ornamental plants, spices, Acyrthosiphon onobrychis in vegetables, Aphis spp. in tobacco, citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, melons, strawberries, berry fruits, fruit vegetables, leafy vegetables, tuber, pole and root vegetables, ornamental plants, potatoes, pumpkins, spices, Rhodobium porosum in strawberries, Nasonovia ribisnigri in leafy vegetables, Macrosiphum spp. in ornamental plants, potatoes, leafy and fruit vegetables, strawberries, Phorodon humuli in hops, Brevicoryne brassicae in leafy vegetables, Toxoptera spp. in citrus, stone fruit, almonds, nuts, spices, Aulacorthum spp. in citrus, potatoes, fruit and leafy vegetables, Anuraphis cardui in vegetables, Brachycaudus helycrisii in sunflowers, Acyrthosiphon onobrychis in vegetables.

[0053] Also preferred from the thrips family (Thripidae): Anaphothrips spp., Baliothrips spp., Caliothrips spp., Frankliniella spp., Heliothrips spp., Hercinothrips spp., Rhipiphorothrips spp., Scirtothrips spp., Kakothrips spp., Selenothrips spp. and Thrips spp., in crops such as fruit, cotton, wine, tea, nuts, tropical crops, ornamental plants, conifers, tobacco, spices, vegetables, berries, melons, citrus and potatoes.

[0054] Also preferred from the families of leaf miners (Agromyzidae) and flower flies (Anthomyiidae): Agromyza spp., Amauromyza spp., Atherigona spp., Chlorops spp., Liriomyza spp., Oscinella spp., Pegomyia spp. in crops such as vegetables, melons, potatoes, nuts, ornamental plants.

[0055] Preferred insects from the families of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) and hornhoppers (Delphacidae) are Circulifer spp., Dalbus spp., Empoasca spp., Erythroneura spp., Homalodisca spp., Iodioscopus spp., Laodelphax spp., Nephotettix spp., Nilaparvata spp., Oncometopia spp., Sogatella spp., in crops such as citrus, fruit, wine, potatoes, vegetables, ornamental plants, conifers, melons, berries, tea, nuts, rice and tropical crops.

[0056] Preferred members of the leaf miner family (Gracillariidae) are: Caloptilia spp., Gracillaria spp., Lithocolletis spp., Leucoptera spp., Phtorimaea spp., Phyllocnistis spp. in crops such as pome fruits, stone fruits, wine, nuts, citrus, conifers, potatoes, and coffee.

[0057] Preferred species from the family of gall midges (Cecodomyiidae) are: Contarinia spp., Dasineura spp., Diplosis spp., Prodiplosis spp., Thecodiplosis spp., Sitodiplosis spp., Haplodiplosis spp. in crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, vegetables, potatoes, spices, soft fruit, conifers, and hops.

[0058] Also preferred from the fruit fly family (Tephritidae): Anastrepha spp., Ceratitis spp., Dacus spp., Rhagoletis spp. in crops such as vegetables, berries, melons, pome and stone fruits, ornamental plants, potatoes, wine, tropical crops, citrus, olives.

[0059] Also preferred are mites from the families of spider mites (Tetranychidae) and gall mites (Eriophydae): Tetranychus spp., Panonychus spp., Aculops spp. in crops such as vegetables, potatoes, ornamental plants, citrus, vines, and conifers.

[0060] The invention is illustrated by the following examples. These are not to be construed as limiting in any way. Application examples Drench (not according to the invention) Blister lice (Pemphigidae)

[0061] The following species from the family of blister lice (Pemphigidae) are particularly preferred: Eriosoma lanigerum in pome fruits such as apples, pears and stone fruits such as cherries, plums, damsons, Eriosoma pyricola in pome fruits such as apples and pears Pemphigus bursarius in ornamental plants such as chrysanthemums, in vegetables such as lettuce Pemphigus fuscicornis in beets, leafy vegetables such as lettuce, root vegetables such as carrots, ornamental plants such as chrysanthemums Root aphids (Phylloxeridae)

[0062] The following species from the root aphid family (Phylloxeridae) are particularly preferred: Phylloxera devastatrix in wine, in nuts such as pecans, Phylloxera vastatrix, (≙ Viteus vitifolii) in wine. Leaf fleas (Psyllidae)

[0063] The following species from the psyllid family (Psyllidae) are particularly preferred: Psylla pyricola in pome fruits such as pears, apples, in stone fruits such as cherries, plums, damsons, peaches, nectarines, Psylla piri in pome fruits such as pears, Psylla pyrisuga in pome fruits such as pears, Psylla costalis in pome fruits such as apples, Paratrioza cockerelli in fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, chilies, in root vegetables such as carrots, in potatoes, Tenalaphara malayensis in tropical crops such as durians (stinky fruits), Diaphorina citri in citrus such as oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits, Trioza erythrae in citrus such as oranges, grapefruits. Limpet scale insects (Coccidae)

[0064] The following species from the family of scale insects (Coccidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Ceroplastes ceriferus in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, lemons, limes, satsumas Ceroplastes floridensis Ceroplastes rubens Ceroplastes rusci Drosicha mangiferae in tropical crops, e.g. mangoes Drosicha stebbengii Pulvinaria aurantii in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, lemons, limes, satsumas, in wine Pulvinaria aethiopicus Pulvinaria vitis Protopulminaria pyriformis in pome and stone fruits, Saissetia oleae in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, limes, in citrus fruits such as lemons, satsumas, in olives, in tropical crops such as bananas Saissetia nigra Coccus viridis, Coccus pseudomagnoliarum in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in tropical crops, e.g. pineapples Coccus hesperdium in pome fruits such as apples, pears, in stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, in coffee, in olives, in tea, in vegetables such as beans, in wine Scale insects (Diaspididae)

[0065] The following species from the family of scale insects (Diaspididae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Quadraspidiotus perniciosus in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, in pome fruits such as apples, pears, quinces, in stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, cherries, in nuts such as almonds, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, in ornamental plants such as shrubs, conifers, potted plants, in tropical crops, e.g. lychees Quadraspidiotus juglansregiae Aonidiella aurantii in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas Aonidiella citrina Lepidosaphes ulmi in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in pome fruits such as apples and pears, in stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, Lepidosaphes beckii Aspidiotus destructor in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in ornamental plants such as shrubs, pot plants, in olives, in tropical crops, e.g. mangoes, limes, Aspidiotus hederae Aspidiotus nerii Aspidiotus ficus Pseudaulacaspis pentagona in pome fruits such as apples, pears, in stone fruits such as peaches, apricots, nectarines, cherries, plums, damsons, in tea, Unaspis yanonensis in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, lemons, satsumas, in tropical crops, e.g. pineapples, mangoes, Unaspis citri Pinnaspis aspidistrae Parlatoria ziziphus in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, lemons, satsumas, grapefruits, in olives, Parlatoria pergandei Parlatoria oleae Selenaspidus articulatus in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, lemons, satsumas Tube scale insects (Ortheziidae)

[0066] The following species from the family of tube scale insects (Ortheziidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Orthezia praelonga in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, lemons, satsumas, oranges Mealybugs and mealybugs (Pseudococcidae)

[0067] The following species from the mealybug and mealybug family (Pseudococcidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Pseudococcus citri in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in stone fruits such as apples and pears, in wine, in ornamental plants, in tropical crops such as pineapples, Pseudococcus comstocki Pseudococcus maritimus Dysmicoccus boninsis in pome fruits such as apples, pears, in tea, in tropical crops such as pineapple, guyabano, Dysmicoccus cryptus Dysmicoccus brevipes Planococcus lilacinus in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in wine, Planococcus citri Planococcus ficus Pericerga purchasi in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas Phenacoccus manihote in cotton, pome fruits, e.g. apple, wine, cassava, ornamental plants Phenacoccus selenopsis Phenacoccus madeirensis Phenacoccus aceris Example 1A (not according to the invention)

[0068] Table grapes with a crown height of approximately 2.1 m of the variety Crimson Seedless (plant growth stage BBCH 69) are threshed in three replications against Planococcus ficus (PLANFI) with 444 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (225 SC) and, for comparison, with 455 ml / ha of the standards imidacloprid (550 SC) and 2045 ml Sivanto (flupyradifuron) (400 SL) at a water application rate of 1122 l / ha.

[0069] The evaluation is carried out 41 and 83 days after treatment by counting grapes damaged by mealybugs and those not damaged by mealybugs. Efficacy is determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate Efficacy (%) Abbott against PLANFI 41d 83 d Imidacloprid (250g / ha active ingredient) 100 16.7 Flupyradifurone (818g / ha active ingredient) 100 100 Example (I-2) (100g / ha active ingredient) 100 100 Whitefly (Aleyrodidae)

[0070] Furthermore, the following species from the family of whitefly (Aleyrodidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Bemisia tabaci in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage e.g. broccoli, beans, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, in berries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits as well as in potatoes, in cotton, in tobacco and in tropical crops such as papayas, bananas, Bemisia argentifolii in cotton, in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, soybeans, cucurbits, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, in berry fruits, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in tropical crops such as papayas, bananas, Trialeurodes vaporariorum in vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, eggplants, in berries, in melons and in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, Aleurothrixus floccosus in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, oranges, Aleurodes citri in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, limes, kumquats, Aleurodes fragriae in berries, such as strawberries Aleurodes azaleae in ornamental plants such as azaleas Example 1 (not according to the invention) Bemisia tabaci test (BEMITA soil application)

[0071] Solvent: 4 parts by weight of acetone Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

[0072] To prepare a suitable preparation of active ingredient, mix 1 part by weight of active ingredient with the specified amounts of solvent and emulsifier and dilute the concentrate with water to the desired concentration. 3 days after potting a cotton plant ( Gossypium hirsutum ) the application solutions are poured onto the soil surface of the pots (1 plant per pot).

[0073] The specified concentration refers to the amount of active ingredient per volume unit of soil (mg / l = ppm). After one week, the whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) to lay eggs. After 2 days, the adult animals are removed.

[0074] After the desired time, the percentage of eggs or larvae killed is determined. 100% means all animals were killed; 0% means no animals were killed.

[0075] In this test, for example, the following compounds of the preparation examples show superior efficacy compared to the state of the art: see table substance concentration Animal species % Effect Spirotetramat known from WO 07 / 126691 listed there as Example (I-4) 2 mg / plant BEMITA 25 Example (I-2) according to the invention 2 mg / plant BEMITA 100 Tube lice (Aphididae)

[0076] The following species from the tube aphid family are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Myzus persicae in fruit and leafy vegetables such as peppers, beans, eggplant, tomatoes, melons, lettuce; potatoes, strawberries, in ornamental plants such as roses, conifers, spices such as chili; tobacco, pome fruits, stone fruits Aphis gossypii in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, in fruit vegetables such as cucumbers, pumpkins, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, melons; strawberries, spices, potatoes, beets, in ornamental plants such as roses; conifers Aphis craccivora in ornamental plants such as pansies; fruit vegetables such as peas Aphis fabae in fruit vegetables such as beans, peas; in tubers, root vegetables and stalk vegetables such as celery Rhodobium porosum in strawberries Nasonovia ribisnigri in leafy vegetables such as lettuce Macrosiphum rosae in ornamental plants such as roses Macrosiphum euphorbiae in leafy and fruit vegetables such as eggplants, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes; potatoes, strawberries Phorodon humuli in hops Aulacorthum solani in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes; in fruit and leafy vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants; potatoes Toxoptera citricola in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits Toxoptera citricida in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, Toxoptera aurantii in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes; in spices such as pepper; in nuts such as cashew nuts Toxoptera odinae in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes; in spices such as pepper; in nuts such as cashew nuts Anuraphis cardui in vegetables such as artichokes Brachycaudus helycrisii in sunflowers Acyrthosiphon onobrychis in vegetables such as peas Example 2 (not according to the invention)

[0077] Approximately 4 m² plots of "Piel de Sapo" melon plants (12 days after sowing) were treated in three replicates against Aphis gossypii (APHIGO) with 50 ml of an active ingredient solution per plant containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (0.25 SC) and, for comparison, the standard spirotetramat (240 SC) at the specified application rate. The evaluation was carried out 2, 5, 8, 15, and 21 days after treatment, determining efficacy using the Abbott formula. Application rate (mg active ingredient / plant) Efficacy (%) Abbott vs. APHIGO 2 d 5 d 8 d 15 d 21 d Spirotetramat; 24 58.1 83.2 91.4 93.8 55.8 Example (I-2) ; 1 43.9 85.9 93.0 95.3 63.9 Thrips (Thripidae)

[0078] Furthermore, the following species from the thrips family (Thripidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Frankliniella occidentalis in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage e.g. broccoli, beans, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, in berries, e.g. strawberries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, chrysanthemums as well as in potatoes and in tropical crops such as papayas, avocados, cotton, tobacco, conifers Frankliniella schultzei Frankliniella fusca Thrips palmi in cotton, in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cucurbits, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, leeks, onions, spring onions, in berries, in melons such as watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in tropical crops such as papayas, pineapples, bananas, potatoes, wine, cotton, rice, nuts Thrips tabaci Thrips hawaiiensis Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis in vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, eggplants, melons and ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, azaleas, tropical crops such as guavas, citrus such as lemons, oranges, wine, nuts such as macadamia nuts Hercinothrips femoralis in tropical crops such as bananas, ornamental plants, vegetables such as beans Hercinothrips bicinctus Hercinothrips phaseoli Caliothrips phaseoli in vegetables such as beans, zucchini, in tropical fruits such as avocados Baliothrips biformis in rice Anaphothrips obscurus in corn, brassicas such as white cabbage, cereals such as wheat Scirthothrips aurantii in citrus such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, mandarins, ornamental plants, vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, eggplants, pumpkins; melons such as watermelons, cantaloupe melons, spices such as chili; tea Scirthothrips dorsalis Scirthothrips citri Kakothrips pisivora in vegetables such as peas, beans Example 3 (not according to the invention)

[0079] Plots of approximately 10 m² of cucumbers of the "Pointsett" variety are treated against Thrips palmi in three replicates. The active ingredient example (I-2) (0.50 SL) and the commercial standard imidacloprid (1.00 SL) are applied at the specified application rates. The application volume is 50 ml per plant.

[0080] The evaluation is carried out 14, 15 and 18 days after treatment by scoring the killing of the animals (nymphs) on the leaves. Active ingredient Application rate mg ai / plant Active ingredient (% Abbott) 14 d 15 d 18 d Imidacloprid 20 100 97.2 89.9 Example (I-2) 10 98.6 100 98.7 Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) and Hornbills (Delphacidae)

[0081] Furthermore, the control of the following species from the families of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) and hornhoppers (Delphacidae) is particularly preferred in the following crops: Empoasca devastans in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage e.g. broccoli, beans, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, celery, peas, in berries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits as well as in potatoes and in tropical crops such as papayas, bananas, cotton, tea, wine, nuts such as peanuts, pecans, Empoasca fabae Empoasca flavescens Empoasca kraemeri Empoasca onukui Empoasca biguttula Empoasca vitis Idioscopus clypealis in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cucurbits, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, in berries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants, in tropical crops such as mangoes, bananas Idioscopus niveosparsus Idioscopus nitidulus Oncometopia fascialis in melons and ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, citrus fruits such as oranges, nuts such as pistachios Oncometopia nigricans Erythroneura apicalis in wine Erythroneura eburnea Erythroneura elegantulus Erythroneura variabilis Homalodisca cougulata in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, limes, kumquats, wine Circulifer tenellus in vegetables such as pumpkins Dalbus maidis in vegetables e.g. bush beans Nephottix cinticeps in rice Nilaparvata lugens in rice Sogatella furcifera in rice Laodelphax striatellus in rice Leaf miners (Agromyzidae)

[0082] Furthermore, the control of the following species from the leaf miner family (Agromyzidae) is particularly preferred in the following crops: Liriomyza brassicae in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, beans, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, as well as in potatoes, beans Liriomyza bryoniae Liriomyza cepae Liriomyza chilensis Liriomyza hunidobrensis Liriomyza sativae Liriomyza trifolii Liriomyza quadrata Pegomya hyoscyami in vegetables Pegomya spinaciae Gall midges (Cecidomyiidae)

[0083] Furthermore, the following species from the gall midge family (Cecidomyiidae) are particularly preferred for control: Dasineura brassicae, Dasineura mali, Dasineura piri in carrots, tuber, root and stem vegetables such as asparagus, fruit vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers; potatoes, cotton, brassicas, pome fruits, spices.

[0084] Prodiplosis vaccinii, Prodiplosis longifila, Thecodiplosis brachyntera, Thecodiplosis japonensis, Sitodiplosis mosellana, Haplodiplosis equestris in vegetables such as fruit vegetables (tomatoes, peppers), citrus (e.g. lemons, oranges, grapefruits, clementines), cereals (e.g. wheat, barley), conifers and forests.

[0085] Contarinia lycopersici, Contarinia maculipennis, Contarinia humuli, Contarinia johnsoni, Contarinia nasturti, Contarinia okadai, Contarinia tritici, Contarinia pisi, Contarinia sorghicola, Contarinia medicaginis, Contarinia mali in vegetables such as: B. cabbage vegetables, fruit vegetables; Cereals such as B. wheat, sorghum; pome fruit; Hop. Fruit flies (Tephritidae)

[0086] Furthermore, the following species from the fruit fly family (Tephritidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Anastrepha fraterculus in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, in berries, e.g. strawberries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in pome fruits, stone fruits, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, chrysanthemums as well as in potatoes, wine and in tropical crops such as papayas, avocados, guava, mangos, in citrus such as oranges, clementines, grapefruits Anastrepha ludens Anastrepha striata Anastrepha oligua Anastrepha distineta Ceratitis capitata in cotton, in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cucurbits, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, leeks, onions, in berries, in melons such as watermelons, cantaloupes, in pome and stone fruits, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in tropical crops such as papayas, persimmons, pineapples, bananas, potatoes, wine, in citrus such as oranges, clementines, grapefruits Ceratitis cosyra Ceratitis pink Dacus oleae in vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, eggplants, melons and ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, azaleas; tropical crops such as persimmons, guavas, citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges; wine, olives, berries such as strawberries Dacus ciliatus Dacus dorsalis Dacus cucurbitae Dacus tyroni Dacus tsuseonis Rhagoletis cerasi in citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, mandarins, ornamental plants, vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, eggplants, pumpkins; melons such as watermelons, cantaloupe melons; pome and stone fruits; berries such as strawberries Rhagoletis completa Rhagoletis pomonella Leaf miners (Gracillaridae)

[0087] Furthermore, the following species from the subfamily of leaf miners (Phyllocnistinae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Phyllocnistis citrella in citrus fruits such as oranges, clementines, grapefruits, lemons. Lithocolletis ringoniella in pome and stone fruits, nuts Lithocolletis crataegella Lithocolletis coryfoliella Leucoptera coffeella in coffee Spider mites (Tetranychidae), gall mites (Eriophydae)

[0088] Furthermore, the following species from the family of spider mites (Tetranychidae) and gall mites (Eriophydae) are particularly preferred in the following crops: Tetranychus urticae in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, melons, zucchini, pumpkins, in ornamental plants such as roses, azaleas; hops, tea Tetranychus cinnabarinus Tetranychus canadensis Tetranychus pacificus Tetranychus tumidus Tetranychus kanzawai Panonychus ulmi in vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, pome fruits, stone fruits Pananychus citri in citrus fruits such as oranges, clementines Aculops lapponicus in vegetables such as tomatoes; ornamental plants such as fuchsias Aculops lycopersici Aculops pelekassi Aculops fuchsiae Example 4 (not according to the invention)

[0089] Approximately 10 m² plots of tomatoes of the "Rodade" variety are treated against Tetranychus urticae in three replicates. The active ingredients Example (I-2) (050 SL) are watered at the specified application rates, and the standard aldicarb is applied as granules. The watering volume is 30 ml per plant.

[0090] The evaluation is carried out 33, 47 and 55 days after treatment by scoring the killing of the animals on the leaves. Active ingredient Application rate mg ai / plant Killing (% Abbott) 33 d 47 d 55 d Aldicarb 20 100 99 99 Example (I-2) 5 99 95 88

[0091] The compounds of formula (I) are preferably used after drip application against animal pests from the following pest families: From the family of blister lice (Pemphigidae), preference is given to Eriosoma spp., Pemphigus spp., in crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, leafy vegetables, root and tuber vegetables and ornamental plants.

[0092] Preferred members of the root aphid family (Phylloxeridae) are Phylloxera spp. in wine, nuts, and citrus.

[0093] Preferred members of the Psyllidae family are: Psylla spp., Paratrioza spp., Tenalaphara spp., Diaphorina spp., Trioza spp., in crops such as pome fruit, stone fruit, citrus, vegetables, potatoes, in tropical crops.

[0094] Preferred members of the Coccidae family are: Ceroplastes spp., Drosicha spp., Pulvinaria spp., Protopulminaria spp., Saissetia spp., Coccus spp., in perennial crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, olives, wine, coffee, tea, tropical crops, ornamental plants, vegetables.

[0095] Preferred from the family of scale insects (Diaspididae): Quadraspidiotus spp., Aonidiella spp., Lepidosaphes spp., Aspidiotus spp., Aspis spp., Diaspis spp., Parlatoria spp., Pseudaulacaspis spp., Unaspis spp., Pinnaspis spp., Selenaspidus spp., in crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, almonds, pistachios, nuts, olives, tea, ornamental plants, wine, tropical crops.

[0096] Preferred members of the scale insect family (Ortheziidae) are Orthezia spp. in citrus, pome fruit, and stone fruit.

[0097] Preferred members of the mealybug and mealybug family (Pseudococcidae) are Pericerga, Pseudococcus spp., Planococcus spp., Dysmicoccus spp., in crops such as citrus, stone and pome fruits, tea, wine, vegetables, ornamental plants and tropical crops.

[0098] Also preferred from the family of whitefly (Aleyrodidae): Bemisia tabaci, Bemisia argentifolii, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Aleurothrixus floccosus, Aleurodes spp., Dialeurodes spp., Parabemisia myricae in crops such as vegetables, melons, potatoes, tobacco, berries, citrus, ornamental plants, cotton, soy and tropical crops.

[0099] Also preferred from the family of tube lice (Aphidae) are: Myzus spp. in tobacco, stone fruit, berry fruits, fruit vegetables, leafy vegetables, tuber and root vegetables, melons, potatoes, ornamental plants, spices, Acyrthosiphon onobrychis in vegetables, Aphis spp. in tobacco, citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, melons, strawberries, berry fruits, fruit vegetables, leafy vegetables, brassicas, tuber, stalk and root vegetables, ornamental plants, potatoes, pumpkins, spices, Rhodobium porosum in strawberries, Nasonovia ribisnigri in leafy vegetables, Macrosiphum spp. in ornamental plants, potatoes, leafy vegetables, brassicas and fruit vegetables, strawberries, Phorodon humuli in hops, Brevicoryne brassicae in leafy vegetables, Toxoptera spp. in citrus, stone fruit, almonds, nuts, spices, Aulacorthum spp. in citrus, potatoes, fruit and leafy vegetables, Anuraphis cardui in vegetables, Brachycaudus helycrisii in sunflowers, Acyrthosiphon onobrychis in vegetables.

[0100] Also preferred from the thrips family (Thripidae): Anaphothrips spp., Baliothrips spp., Caliothrips spp., Frankliniella spp., Heliothrips spp., Hercinothrips spp., Rhipiphorothrips spp., Scirtothrips spp., Kakothrips spp., Selenothrips spp. and Thrips spp., in crops such as fruit, cotton, wine, tea, nuts, tropical crops, ornamental plants, conifers, tobacco, spices, vegetables, berries, melons, citrus and potatoes.

[0101] Also preferred from the families of leaf miners (Agromyzidae) and flower flies (Anthomyiidae): Agromyza spp., Amauromyza spp., Atherigona spp., Chlorops spp., Liriomyza spp., Oscinella spp., Pegomyia spp. in crops such as vegetables, melons, potatoes, nuts, ornamental plants.

[0102] Preferred insects from the families of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) and hornhoppers (Delphacidae) are Circulifer spp., Dalbus spp., Empoasca spp., Erythroneura spp., Homalodisca spp., Iodioscopus spp., Laodelphax spp., Nephotettix spp., Nilaparvata spp., Oncometopia spp., Sogatella spp., in crops such as citrus, fruit, wine, potatoes, vegetables, ornamental plants, conifers, melons, berries, tea, nuts, rice and tropical crops.

[0103] Preferred members of the leaf miner family (Gracillariidae) are: Caloptilia spp., Gracillaria spp., Lithocolletis spp., Leucoptera spp., Phtorimaea spp., Phyllocnistis spp. in crops such as pome fruits, stone fruits, wine, nuts, citrus, conifers, potatoes, and coffee.

[0104] Preferred species from the family of gall midges (Cecodomyiidae) are: Contarinia spp., Dasineura spp., Diplosis spp., Prodiplosis spp., Thecodiplosis spp., Sitodiplosis spp., Haplodiplosis spp. in crops such as citrus, pome fruit, stone fruit, vegetables, potatoes, spices, soft fruit, conifers, and hops.

[0105] Also preferred from the fruit fly family (Tephritidae) are: Anastrepha spp., Ceratitis spp., Dacus spp., and Rhagoletis spp. in crops such as vegetables, berries, melons, pome and stone fruits, ornamental plants, potatoes, grapes, tropical crops, citrus fruits, and olives. Mites from the spider mite (Tetranychidae) and gall mite (Eriophydae) families are also preferred: Tetranychus spp., Panonychus spp., and Aculops spp. in crops such as vegetables, potatoes, ornamental plants, citrus fruits, grapes, and conifers.

[0106] The invention is illustrated by the following examples. These are not to be construed as limiting in any way. Application examples Drip application (according to the invention) Blister lice (Pemphigidae)

[0107] The following species from the family of blister lice (Pemphigidae) are particularly preferred: Eriosoma lanigerum in pome fruits such as apples, pears and stone fruits such as cherries, plums, damsons, Eriosoma pyricola in pome fruits such as apples and pears Pemphigus bursarius in ornamental plants such as chrysanthemums, in vegetables such as lettuce Pemphigus fuscicornis in beets, leafy vegetables such as lettuce, root vegetables such as carrots, ornamental plants such as chrysanthemums Root aphids (Phylloxeridae)

[0108] The following species from the root aphid family (Phylloxeridae) are particularly preferred: Phylloxera devastatrix in wine, in nuts such as pecans, Phylloxera vastatrix, (≙ Viteus vitifolii) in wine. Leaf fleas (Psyllidae)

[0109] The following species from the family of psyllids (Psyllidae) are particularly preferred: Psylla pyricola in pome fruits such as pears, apples, in stone fruits such as cherries, plums, damsons, peaches, nectarines, Psylla piri in pome fruits such as pears, Psylla pyrisuga in pome fruits such as pears, Psylla costalis in pome fruits such as apples, Paratrioza cockerelli in fruit vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, chilies, in root vegetables such as carrots, in potatoes, Tenalaphara malayensis in tropical crops such as durians (stinky fruits), Diaphorina citri in citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits, Bactericera cockerelli in fruit vegetables such as peppers, Trioza erythrae in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits. Example 5 (according to the invention)

[0110] Approximately 35 m2 plots with lime trees of the variety "Volkamericano" (3 years, plant growth stage BBCH 38) are treated in three replications against Diaphorina citri (DIAACI) with 250 ml / culmch of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (200 SL) and, for comparison, with 143 ml / culmch (350 SC) of the standard imidacloprid using a dripper with a water application rate of 2 l / plant and then re-irrigated for 2 h. The evaluation is carried out 3, 7 and 14 days after treatment by counting live nymphs on 5 branches each. The effectiveness is determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (50g / ha / mch active ingredient) Efficacy (%) Abbott vs. DIAACI (Nymphs) 3 d 7 d 14 d Imidacloprid 90.8 66.5 0 Example (I-2) 73.0 93.6 100 Example 5A (according to the invention)

[0111] Approximately 1.92 m² plots of Rey Pakal F1 peppers (plant growth stage BBCH 78) were treated in three replicates against Bactericera cockerelli (PARZCO) with 1000 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient Example (I-2) (200 SL) and, for comparison, 571 ml / ha of the standard imidacloprid (SC350) using a dripper. Evaluation was carried out 7, 15, and 21 days after treatment by counting live nymphs on 10 leaves each. Efficacy was determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate 200g / ha Efficacy (%) Abbott vs. PARZCO (Nymphs) 7 d 145d 21 d Imidacloprid 60.3 55.7 7.2 Example (I-2) 68.5 57.1 53.8 Scale insects (Coccidae)

[0112] The following species from the family of scale insects (Coccidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Ceroplastes ceriferus in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, lemons, limes, satsumas Ceroplastes floridensis Ceroplastes rubens Ceroplastes rusci Drosicha mangiferae in tropical crops, e.g. mangoes Drosicha stebbengii Pulvinaria aurantii in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, lemons, limes, satsumas, in wine Pulvinaria aethiopicus Pulvinaria vitis Protopulminaria pyriformis in pome and stone fruits, Saissetia oleae in citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, limes, in citrus fruits such as lemons, satsumas, in olives, in tropical crops such as bananas Saissetia nigra Coccus viridis, Coccus pseudomagnoliarum in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in tropical crops, e.g. pineapples Coccus hesperdium in pome fruits such as apples, pears, in stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, in coffee, in olives, in tea, in vegetables such as beans, in wine Example 5B (according to the invention)

[0113] Orange trees with a crown height of approximately 3.6 m, Washington Navel variety (plant growth stage BBCH 71), are treated in three replicates against Coccus pseudomagnoliarum (COCCPS) with 250 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (200 SC) and, for comparison, with 511 ml / ha of the standards imidacloprid (550 SC) and 208 ml spirotetramat (240 SC) using a dripper at a water application rate of 2806 l / ha. Two applications are carried out 42 days apart.

[0114] The evaluation is carried out 14, 43, and 77 days after the second treatment by counting the number of live, motile nymphs on 10 leaves each. Efficacy is determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate Efficacy (%) Abbott against COCCPS (nymphs) / 10 leaves 14d 43d 77d Imidacloprid (281.3g / ha active ingredient 71.6 63.2 0 Spirotetramat (50g / ha active ingredient) 21.4 55.5 0 Example (I-2) (50g / ha active ingredient) 79.5 95.0 100 Scale insects (Diaspididae)

[0115] The following species from the family of scale insects (Diaspididae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Quadraspidiotus perniciosus in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, in pome fruits such as apples, pears, quinces, in stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, cherries, in nuts such as almonds, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, in ornamental plants such as shrubs, conifers, potted plants, in tropical crops, e.g. lychees Quadraspidiotus juglansregiae Aonidiella aurantii in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas Aonidiella citrina Lepidosaphes ulmi in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in pome fruits such as apples and pears, in stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, Lepidosaphes beckii Aspidiotus destructor in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in ornamental plants such as shrubs, pot plants, in olives, in tropical crops, e.g. mangoes, limes, Aspidiotus hederae Aspidiotus nerii Aspidiotus ficus Pseudaulacaspis pentagona in pome fruits such as apples, pears, in stone fruits such as peaches, apricots, nectarines, cherries, plums, damsons, in tea, Unaspis yanonensis in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, lemons, satsumas, in tropical crops, e.g. pineapples, mangoes, Unaspis citri Pinnaspis aspidistrae Parlatoria ziziphus in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, lemons, satsumas, grapefruits, in olives, Parlatoria pergandei Parlatoria oleae Selenaspidus articulatus in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, lemons, satsumas Diaspis sp. in pome fruits such as apples, pears, in stone fruits such as peaches, apricots, nectarines, cherries, plums, damsons, in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, lemons, satsumas, in ornamental plants Example 6 (according to the invention)

[0116] Approximately 16 m² plots with orange trees of the Naval variety (plant growth stage BBCH 72) were treated in three replicates against Aonidiella aurantii (AONDAU) with 750 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (200 SL) and, for comparison, with 272.5 ml / ha (550 SC) of the standard imidacloprid, using a dripper at a water application rate of 400 l / ha / m³. Evaluation was carried out 14, 47, and 152 days after treatment by counting live, motile larvae and already attached larvae with developed shields on 10 fruits or 100 leaves each. Efficacy was determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (150g / ha active ingredient) Efficacy (%) Abbott vs. AONDAU (as per population) / 100 sheets 14 d 47 d 152 d Imidacloprid 93.3 93,5 76.3 Example (I-2) 93.3 100 100 Application rate (150g / ha active ingredient) Efficacy (%) Abbott against AONDAU (according to population) / 10 fruits 47 d 101 d 152 d Imidacloprid 78.9 36.4 21.7 Example (I-2) 89.5 95.5 100 Example 6A (according to the invention)

[0117] Peach trees with a crown height of approximately 2.5 m of the Sweet Cap variety (plant growth stage BBCH 73) were treated in three replications against Diaspis sp. (DIASSP) with 1000 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient Example (I-2) (200 SL) and, for comparison, with 1000 ml of spirotetramat (100 SC) using a dripper at a water application rate of 4000 l / ha.

[0118] The evaluation is carried out 14 and 61 days after treatment by counting the number of live motile insects on 10 branches each. Efficacy is determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate Efficacy (%) Abbott against DIASSP (animals) / 10 sheets 14 d 61d Spirotetramat (100g / ha active ingredient) 72.1 89.6 Example (I-2) (200g / ha active ingredient) 83.2 93.3 Example 6B (according to the invention)

[0119] Peach trees with a crown height of approximately 3 m (plant growth stage BBCH 72) are treated in three replications against Quadraspidiotus perniciosus (QUADPE) with 667 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient Example (I-2) (225SC) and, for comparison, with 455 ml / ha of imidacloprid (550SC) using a dripper at a water application rate of 337 l / ha.

[0120] The evaluation is carried out 15, 21, and 29 days after treatment by counting live, moving animals. Efficacy is determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate Efficacy (%) Abbott against QUADPE (animals) 14 d 21d 29d Imidacloprid (250g / ha active ingredient) 86.5 94 78.1 Example (I-2) (150g / ha active ingredient) 85.4 96 78.1 Tube scale insects (Ortheziidae)

[0121] The following species from the family of tube scale insects (Ortheziidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Orthezia praelonga in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, lemons, satsumas, oranges Mealybugs and mealybugs (Pseudococcidae)

[0122] The following species from the mealybug and mealybug family (Pseudococcidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Pseudococcus citri in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in stone fruits such as apples and pears, in wine, in ornamental plants, in tropical crops such as pineapples, Pseudococcus comstocki Pseudococcus maritimus Dysmicoccus boninsis in pome fruits such as apples, pears, in tea, in tropical crops such as pineapple, guyabano, Dysmicoccus cryptus Dysmicoccus brevipes Planococcus lilacinus in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas, in wine, Planococcus citri Planococcus ficus Pericerga purchasi in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes, lemons, satsumas Phenacoccus manihote in cotton, pome fruits, e.g. apple, wine, cassava, ornamental plants Phenacoccus selenopsis Phenacoccus madeirensis Phenacoccus aceris Example 7 (according to the invention)

[0123] Approximately 4.6 m² plots of Thompson grapevines (plant growth stage BBCH 79) were treated in three replicates against Planococcus sp. (PLANSP) with 250 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (200 SL) and, for comparison, with approximately 91 ml / ha (550 SC) of the standard imidacloprid, using a dripper at a water application rate of approximately 7.5 l / m². The results were evaluated 22, 36, and 65 days after treatment by counting the number of live mealybugs on the stems. Efficacy was determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (50g / ha active ingredient) Efficacy (%) Abbott against PLANSP 22 d 36 d 65 d Imidacloprid 14.3 81.3 84.6 Example (I-2) 71.4 96.9 92.3 Example 7A (according to the invention)

[0124] Orange trees with a crown height of approximately 2 m, Navel variety (plant growth stage BBCH 73), were treated in three replicates against Pseudococcus citri (PSECCI) with 165 g / ha (60.7 dw) containing the active ingredient Example (I-2) and, for comparison, with 214 g / ha (70 dw) imidacloprid using a dripper at a water application rate of 20,000 l / ha. Two treatments were carried out 56 days apart.

[0125] The evaluation is carried out 55 and 93 days after the first treatment by counting the number of live motile insects on 100 fruits each. Efficacy is determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate Efficacy (%) Abbott against PSECCI (animals) 55 d 93d Imidacloprid (150g / ha active ingredient) 71.2 63.2 Example (I-2) (100g / ha active ingredient) 89.2 93.2 Whitefly (Aleyrodidae)

[0126] Furthermore, the following species from the family of whitefly (Aleyrodidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Bemisia tabaci in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage e.g. broccoli, beans, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, in berries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits as well as in potatoes, in cotton, in tobacco and in tropical crops such as papayas, bananas, Bemisia argentifolii in cotton, in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, soybeans, cucurbits, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, in berry fruits, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in tropical crops such as papayas, bananas, Trialeurodes vaporariorum in vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, eggplants, in berries, in melons and in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, Aleurothrixus floccosus in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, oranges, Aleurodes citri in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, limes, kumquats, Aleurodes fragriae in berries, such as strawberries Aleurodes azaleae in ornamental plants such as azaleas Example 8 (according to the invention)

[0127] Approximately 8 m² plots of tomatoes of the "Diamante max." variety (plant growth stage BBCH 22) were treated in three replicates against Bemisia tabaci (BEMITA) with 200 µl / plant of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient Example (I-2) (0.50 SL) and, for comparison, 100 µL / plant (100 SL) of the standard imidacloprid using a dripper. Evaluation was carried out 3, 7, 14, and 21 days after treatment by counting live nymphs on 20 leaves each. Efficacy was determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (mg active ingredient / plant) Efficacy (%) Abbott against BEMITA (Nymphs) 3 d 7 d 14 d 21 d Imidacloprid; 10 27.8 57.4 20.3 27.8 Example (I-2) ; 10 52.2 67.5 63.5 50.4 Example 9 (according to the invention)

[0128] Approximately 6 m² plots of eggplant of the "Tomohauk" variety (plant growth stage BBCH 14) were treated in three replicates against Bemisia tabaci (BEMITA) with 200 µL / plant of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient Example (I-2) (0.50 SL) and, for comparison, 14.2 mg / plant (WG 70) of the standard imidacloprid using a dripper. Evaluation was carried out 14, 21, 28, 35, and 42 days after treatment by counting live mymphoids on 40 leaves each. Efficacy was determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (mg active ingredient / plant) Efficacy (%) Abbott vs. BEMITA (Nymphs) 14 d 21 d 28 d 35 d 42d Imidacloprid; 10 19.7 15.7 1.6 0 18.6 Example (I-2) ; 10 100 100 99.7 99.4 96.9 Example 10 (according to the invention)

[0129] Since a population of Thrips palmi (THRIPL) developed during the trial (see Example 9), this population was also assessed. The evaluation was carried out 35 and 42 days after the first treatment by counting live thrips (all stages) on 20 leaves each. Efficacy is determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (mg active ingredient / plant) Efficacy (%) Abbott vs. THRIPL (mixed population) 35 d 42 d Imidacloprid; 10 21.4 2.6 Example (I-2); 10 70.2 66.9 Tube lice (Aphididae)

[0130] The following species from the tube aphid family are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Myzus persicae in fruit and leafy vegetables such as peppers, beans, eggplant, tomatoes, melons, lettuce; potatoes, strawberries, in ornamental plants such as roses, conifers, spices such as chili; tobacco, pome fruits, stone fruits Aphis gossypii in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, in fruit vegetables such as cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, melons; strawberries, spices, potatoes, beets, in ornamental plants such as roses; conifers, cotton Aphis craccivora in ornamental plants such as pansies; fruit vegetables such as peas Aphis fabae in fruit vegetables such as beans, peas; in tubers, root vegetables and stalk vegetables such as celery Aphis glycine in soy Rhodobium porosum in strawberries Nasonovia ribisnigri in leafy vegetables such as lettuce Macrosiphum rosae in ornamental plants such as roses Macrosiphum euphorbiae in leafy, fruit and cabbage vegetables such as eggplants, lettuce, peppers, white cabbage, tomatoes; potatoes, strawberries Phorodon humuli in hops Aulacorthum solani in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes; in fruit and leafy vegetables such as lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants; potatoes Toxoptera citricola in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits Toxoptera citricida in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, limes, grapefruits, Toxoptera aurantii in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes; in spices such as pepper; in nuts such as cashew nuts Toxoptera odinae in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, limes; in spices such as pepper; in nuts such as cashew nuts Anuraphis cardui in vegetables such as artichokes Brachycaudus helycrisii in sunflowers Brevicoryne brassicae in leafy vegetables such as cabbage Acyrthosiphon onobrychis in vegetables such as peas Example 11 (according to the invention)

[0131] Approximately 12 m² plots of zucchini of the "President F1" variety (plant growth stage BBCH 61) were treated in three replicates against Aphis gossypii (APHIGO) with 1000 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (200 SL) and, for comparison, 1000 ml / ha of the standard imidacloprid (200 SL) using a dripper at a water application rate of 5000 l / ha. The application was carried out twice with the above-mentioned rates at intervals of 22 days*. The evaluation was carried out 3, 8, 16, 22, 24, 28, and 35 days after the first treatment by counting the number of live aphids (all stages) on 10 plants each. Efficacy was determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (200g / ha active ingredient) Efficacy (%) Abbott vs. APHIGO (mixed population) 3 d 8 d 16 d 22d* 24d 28d 35d Imidacloprid 97.1 99.3 94.0 83.9 96.7 99.5 94.6 Example (I-2) 96.6 100 99.7 79.6 97.0 99.2 97.8 Example 12 (according to the invention)

[0132] Since a spider mite population of Panonychus ulmi (METTUL) developed after the second treatment during the trial (see Example 11), this population was also assessed. The evaluation is carried out 28 and 35 days after the first treatment by counting the number of live nymphs on 10 plants each. Efficacy is determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (200g / ha active ingredient) Efficacy (%) Abbott against METTUL (nymphs) 28 d 35 d Imidacloprid 13.0 7.0 Example (I-2) 89.8 75.5 Example 13 (according to the invention)

[0133] Approximately 10 m² plots of tomatoes of the "Donald" variety (plant growth stage BBCH 25) were treated in three replications against Myzus persicae (MYZUPE) with 1000 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (200 SL) and, for comparison, with 1000 ml / ha of the standard imidacloprid (200 SL) using a dripper at a water application rate of 13,333 l / ha. The application was carried out twice with the above-mentioned rates at intervals of 8 days*. The evaluation was carried out 4, 7, 13, 21, 29, and 36 days after the first treatment by counting live aphids (all stages) on 10 plants each. Efficacy was determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (200g / ha active ingredient) Efficacy (%) Abbott vs. MYZUPE (mixed population) 4 d 7 d* 13 d 21d 29d 36d Imidacloprid 89.2 98.8 100 100 100 100 Example (I-2) 85.8 98.8 100 100 100 100 Thrips (Thripidae)

[0134] Furthermore, the following species from the thrips family (Thripidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Frankliniella occidentalis in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage e.g. broccoli, beans, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, in berries, e.g. strawberries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, chrysanthemums as well as in potatoes and in tropical crops such as papayas, avocados, cotton, tobacco, conifers Frankliniella schultzei Frankliniella fusca Thrips palmi in cotton, in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cucurbits, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, leeks, onions, spring onions, in berries, in melons such as watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in tropical crops such as papayas, pineapples, bananas, potatoes, wine, cotton, rice, nuts Thrips tabaci Thrips hawaiiensis Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis in vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, eggplants, melons and ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, azaleas, tropical crops such as guavas, citrus such as lemons, oranges, wine, nuts such as macadamia nuts Hercinothrips femoralis in tropical crops such as bananas, ornamental plants, vegetables such as beans Hercinothrips bicinctus Hercinothrips phaseoli Caliothrips phaseoli in vegetables such as beans, zucchini, in tropical fruits such as avocados Baliothrips biformis in rice Anaphothrips obscurus in corn, brassicas such as white cabbage, cereals such as wheat Scirthothrips aurantii in citrus such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, mandarins, ornamental plants, vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, eggplants, pumpkins; melons such as watermelons, cantaloupe melons, spices such as chili; tea Scirthothrips dorsalis Scirthothrips citri Kakothrips pisivora in vegetables such as peas, beans Example 14 (according to the invention)

[0135] Approximately 12.5 m² plots of onions of the "Dorata di Bologna" variety (plant growth stage BBCH19) were treated in three replicates against Thrips tabaci (THRITB) with 1000 ml / ha of an active ingredient solution containing the active ingredient example (I-2) (200 SL) and, for comparison, with 1000 ml / ha of the standard imidacloprid (200 SL) using a dripper at a water application rate of 12,000 l / ha. The application was carried out twice with the above-mentioned amounts at intervals of 7 days*. The evaluation was carried out 6, 14, 22, 29, and 36 days after the first treatment by counting the number of live thrips nymphs on 20 plants each. Efficacy was determined using the Abbott formula. Application rate (200g / ha active ingredient) Efficacy (%) Abbott against THRITB (Nymphs) 6 d* 14 d 22 d 29d 36d Imidacloprid 66.3 87.8 94.8 25.0 10.3 Example (I-2) 55.1 90.2 89.6 41.2 79.3 See also Example 10 Leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) and Hornbills (Delphacidae)

[0136] Furthermore, the control of the following species from the families of leafhoppers (Cicadellidae) and hornhoppers (Delphacidae) is particularly preferred in the following crops: Empoasca devastans in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage e.g. broccoli, beans, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, celery, peas, in berries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in citrus such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits as well as in potatoes and in tropical crops such as papayas, bananas, cotton, tea, wine, nuts such as peanuts, pecans, Empoasca fabae Empoasca flavescens Empoasca kraemeri Empoasca onukui Empoasca biguttula Empoasca vitis Idioscopus clypealis in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cucurbits, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, in berries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants, in tropical crops such as mangoes, bananas Idioscopus niveosparsus Idioscopus nitidulus Oncometopia fascialis in melons and ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, citrus fruits such as oranges, nuts such as pistachios Oncometopia nigricans Erythroneura apicalis in wine Erythroneura eburnea Erythroneura elegantulus Erythroneura variabilis Homalodisca cougulata in citrus fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, grapefruits, limes, kumquats, wine Circulifer tenellus in vegetables such as pumpkins Dalbus maidis in vegetables e.g. bush beans Nephottix cinticeps in rice Nilaparvata lugens in rice Sogatella furcifera in rice Laodelphax striatellus in rice Leaf miners (Agromyzidae)

[0137] Furthermore, the control of the following species from the leaf miner family (Agromyzidae) is particularly preferred in the following crops: Liriomyza brassicae in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, beans, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, as well as in potatoes, beans Liriomyza bryoniae Liriomyza cepae Liriomyza chilensis Liriomyza hunidobrensis Liriomyza sativae Liriomyza trifolii Liriomyza quadrata Pegomya hyoscyami in vegetables Pegomya spinaciae Gall midges (Cecidomyiidae)

[0138] Furthermore, the following species from the gall midge family (Cecidomyiidae) are particularly preferred for control: Dasineura brassicae, Dasineura mali, Dasineura piri in carrots, tuber, root and stem vegetables such as asparagus, fruit vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers; potatoes, cotton, brassicas, pome fruits, spices.

[0139] Prodiplosis vaccinii, Prodiplosis longifila, Thecodiplosis brachyntera, Thecodiplosis japonensis, Sitodiplosis mosellana, Haplodiplosis equestris in vegetables such as: E.g. fruit vegetables (tomatoes, peppers), citrus (e.g. limes, oranges, grapefruits, clementines), grains (e.g. wheat, barley), conifers and forestry. Contarinia lycopersici, Contarinia maculipennis, Contarinia humuli, Contarinia johnsoni, Contarinia nasturti, Contarinia okadai, Contarinia tritici, Contarinia pisi, Contarinia sorghicola, Contarinia medicaginis, Contarinia mali in vegetables such as: B. cabbage vegetables, fruit vegetables; Cereals such as B. wheat, sorghum; pome fruit; Hop. Fruit flies (Tephritidae)

[0140] Furthermore, the following species from the fruit fly family (Tephritidae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Anastrepha fraterculus in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, eggplants, zucchini, pumpkins, in berries, e.g. strawberries, in melons e.g. watermelons, melons, cantaloupe melons, in pome fruits, stone fruits, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, chrysanthemums as well as in potatoes, wine and in tropical crops such as papayas, avocados, guava, mangos, in citrus such as oranges, clementines, grapefruits Anastrepha ludens Anastrepha striata Anastrepha oligua Anastrepha distineta Ceratitis capitata in cotton, in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, cucurbits, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, leeks, onions, in berries, in melons such as watermelons, cantaloupes, in pome and stone fruits, in ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, in tropical crops such as papayas, persimmons, pineapples, bananas, potatoes, wine, in citrus such as oranges, clementines, grapefruits Ceratitis cosyra Ceratitis pink Dacus oleae in vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, eggplants, melons and ornamental plants such as roses, hibiscus, azaleas; tropical crops such as persimmons, guavas, citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges; wine, olives, berries such as strawberries Dacus ciliatus Dacus dorsalis Dacus cucurbitae Dacus tyroni Dacus tsuseonis Rhagoletis cerasi in citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, grapefruits, mandarins, ornamental plants, vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, eggplants, pumpkins; melons such as watermelons, cantaloupe melons; pome and stone fruits; berries such as strawberries Rhagoletis completa Rhagoletis pomonella Leaf miners (Gracillaridae)

[0141] Furthermore, the following species from the subfamily of leaf miners (Phyllocnistinae) are particularly preferred for control in the following crops: Phyllocnistis citrella in citrus fruits such as oranges, clementines, grapefruits, lemons Lithocolletis ringoniella in pome and stone fruits, nuts Lithocolletis crataegella Lithocolletis coryfoliella Leucoptera coffeella in coffee Spider mites (Tetranychidae), gall mites (Eriophydae)

[0142] Furthermore, the following species from the family of spider mites (Tetranychidae) and gall mites (Eriophydae) are particularly preferred in the following crops: Tetranychus urticae in vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, melons, zucchini, pumpkins, in ornamental plants such as roses, azaleas; hops, tea Tetranychus cinnabarinus Tetranychus canadensis Tetranychus pacificus Tetranychus tumidus Tetranychus kanzawai Panonychus ulmi in vegetables such as tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants, peppers, pome fruits, stone fruits Pananychus citri in citrus fruits such as oranges, clementines Aculops lapponicus in vegetables such as tomatoes; ornamental plants such as fuchsias Aculops lycopersici Aculops pelekassi Aculops fuchsiae See also Example 12

[0143] Some of the active ingredient formulations of the standards described in the examples are commercially available and some can be produced using standard methods.

[0144] The SL formulations (050 SL, 200 SL) and the SC formulations (025 SC, 225 SC) of the compound of formula (I-2) can be prepared analogously to the formulations described in WO 2009 / 115262. Preparation of the SG formulation (60.7 SG): (see EP-18167264.3) 56 g of compound I-2 is mixed together with 15.5 g potassium hydroxide (50%), 11.5 g Reax 88B, 15 g K 2 SO 4 and 2 g Morwet EFW

[0145] in 130 g of water while stirring and then dried by spray drying (LabPlant Model SprayDryer SD-05, supply air temperature 190°C, exhaust air temperature 50-60°C, air flow rate 48 m 3 < / h).

Claims

1. Use of the compound of the formula (I-2) for controlling insects and / or spider mites and / or nematodes, where the application of the active compound is carried out by droplet application to the soil.

2. Use according to Claim 1, where the plant to be treated is grown in an artificial growth substrate.

3. Use according to Claim 2, where the artificial growth substrate is selected from the group consisting of rock wool, glass wool, quartz sand, gravel, expanded clay and vermiculite.

4. Use according to Claim 1, where the plant to be treated is grown on natural growth substrate selected from soil and topsoil.

5. Use according to one or more of Claims 1 to 4, where the plant to be treated is selected from the group consisting of cotton, soya beans, tobacco, vegetables, spices, ornamental plants, conifers, citrus plants, fruit, tropical crops, nuts and grapevines.

6. Use according to one or more of Claims 1 to 5 for controlling pests from the families of the woolly aphids, grape lice, jumping plant lice, soft scales, armoured scale insects, ensign scales, mealy bugs, whiteflies, aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, planthoppers, leaf-miner flies, gall midges, fruit flies, leaf-miner moths, spider mites, gall mites.