Use of phenyltriazole compounds (I) for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by splashing, misting or immersion or by the treatment of seeds, is claimed. Use of phenyltriazole compounds of formula (I) for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by splashing, misting or immersion or by the treatment of seeds, is claimed. R1 : H or NH 2; and R2 : CH 3or F. [Image] ACTIVITY : Insecticide; Acaricide; Nematocide. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.