Disclosed is compounds of formula 1, such as 8-chloro-N-[(2-chloro-5-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl] -6-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2a]pyridine-2-carboxamide and 8-chloro-N-[(4-cyano-2,5-dimethylphenyl)sulfonyl]-6-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2a]pyridine-2-carboxamide which are suitable to treat nematodes in plants including seeds.