Capsules comprising benzylpropargylethers for use as nitrification inhibitors. The capsules include a core and a shell and may further include a matrix. When including a core and a shell, the core includes benzylpropargylether compounds and the shell includes a shell material. When including a core, a shell, and a matrix, the matrix includes benzylpropargylether compounds and a matrix material. The disclosure further relates to methods of reducing nitrification using the capsules.