Fuente: WIPO "stone fruits" The present invention relates to agricultural methods using anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and their mixtures; for controlling and/or combating animal pests in soil application methods and seed treatment methods The anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) are highly suitable for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by drenching or drip application or dipping or soil injection.