<![CDATA[Soil insects play an important role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem in plantation areas, both as decomposers of organic matter and as biological control agents. Their presence can be an indicator of soil health and the stability of the agricultural environment. On the other hand, soil insects can be detrimental, namely as pests on plants. This study was conducted with the aim of inventorying the types of soil insects found in coffee plantations (Coffea sp.) Solok Radjo Cooperative, Solok Regency. Sampling was carried out from July to September 2025 using the pitfall trap method with a diagonal transect pattern of 100 meters. Identification of soil insects was carried out at the Integrated Pest Management Laboratory, Andalas University, Dharmasraya Campus. Identification based on morphological characteristics of soil insects with the help of a microscope and insect identification keys. The results based on research conducted in the Solok Radjo coffee plantation, Solok Regency, identified consist of 5 orders of soil insects, namely Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Blattodea, Dermaptera, and Orthoptera. Also found 8 families of soil insects including Scarabaeidae, Carabidae, Formicidae, Ectobiidae, Blattidae, Anisolabididae, Gryllidae, and Gryllotalpidae. From the results of the study, there were 8 genera found, namely Onthophagus, Pheropsophus, Odontomachus, Blattella, Eurycotis, Euborellia, Lepidogryllus, and Gryllotalpa. Insects that act as predators are Pheropsophus, Odontomachus, and Euborellia, insects that act as decomposers are Onthopghagus and Eurycotis. Insects that act as pests are Blattella and Gryllotalpa, and Lepidogryllus.]]>
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