Simplicillium lanosoniveum is a species of Simplicillium, included in the Cordycipitaceae. This fungus known to have dual role as an entomopathogen against insect pests and antagonist disease pathogens plants. There are no reports on negative impact S. biological control. In Indonesia, research two roles still limited. Therefore, it necessary study potential these fungi be worthy analysis, base...

Seed coating (‘seed treatment’) is the leading delivery method of neonicotinoid insecticides in major crops such as soybean, wheat, cotton and maize. However, this prophylactic use neonicotinoids widely discussed from standpoint environmental costs. Growing soybean plants neonicotinoid-coated seeds field, we demonstrate that aphids (Aphis glycines) survived treatment, excreted honeydew containi...