PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for controlling rice diseases effectively.SOLUTION: A method for controlling rice diseases comprises: a step for surface-treating rice seeds with iron powder; a step for surface-treating the seeds with a disease resistance inducer or immersing the seeds therein; and a step for planting the seeds.【課題】イネ病害を効果的に防除し得る方法を提供すること。【解決手段】イネ種子を鉄粉で表面処理する工程と、該種子を病害抵抗性誘導剤で表面処理または浸漬処理する工程と、該種子を播く工程とを有することを特徴とするイネ病害の防除方法。【選択図】なし