Disclosed are mixtures and compositions for controlling invertebrate pests relating to combinations comprising (a) 3-bromo- N -[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1 H -pyrazole-5-carboxamide, and its N -oxides, and suitable salts thereof and a component (b) wherein the component (b) is at least one compound or agent selected from cholinesterase inhibitors and suitable salts thereof. Also disclosed are methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a mixture or composition of the invention.