A pyridine compound represented by formula (1) wherein R1 represents a C2 C10 haloalkyl group or the like； R2 represents a C1 C6 alkyl group which may have at least one halogen atom or the like； R3 represents a C1 C6 linear hydrocarbon group or the like； R6 represents a C1 C6 alkyl group which may have at least one halogen atom or the like； n represents 0 1 or 2； and p and q independently represent 0 1 2 or 3 or an N oxide thereof has an excellent control effect against arthropod pests.
