The present invention is represented by the formula (1): [wherein each symbol represents a definition described in the specification. A method for controlling pests, which has an excellent control effect on pests, which comprises applying a compound represented by the formula:本発明は、式(1):[式中、各記号は明細書中に記載の定義を表す。]で示される化合物を植物種子に施用することを特徴とする、有害生物に対して優れた防除効力を有する、有害生物の防除方法を提供する。