The present invention relates to novel pesticide substituted N-(4-pyridyl)-thioamides of the formula (I) in which Py is possibly substituted 4-pyridyl and R, Y and A have the meanings given in the description, a process for their production and their use in combatting animal pests. The invention also relates to novel substituted N-(4-pyridyl)-amides, a process for their production and their use as intermediate products and for combatting animal pests.
