SUBSTITUTED MALONONITRILE COMPOUNDS FOR COMBATING ANIMAL PESTS

摘要

Dicyanoalkane compounds of formula (I), wherein R¹, R², R³,R⁴ and A are defined as in the description, or the enantiomers or diastereomers or salts thereof are subject matter of the present invention. Further also processes and intermediates for preparing the compounds of formula (I), as well as pesticidal compositions comprising compounds of formula (I). Methods for controlling insects, acarids or nematodes, methods for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection and methods for protecting and treating seeds are also subject matter of the present invention.