Dalotia "Atheta" coriaria - Rove Beetle - Fungus Gnat Control

Scientific Name: Dalotia "Atheta" coriaria

Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, Shoreflies, Spider Mites, Thrips, Moth Fly, Springtails, Root Mealybugs, Sow Bugs, Rollie-Pillies, & many other soil pest insects.

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Active flyer and fast runner. Thrives in damp conditions. Introduce early during propagation cycles in greenhouses.

Dalotia coriaria are a nocturnal soil-dwelling generalist predator that targets a wide range of underground pests in various life stages, particularly eggs. Measuring about 3-4mm long, they are light to dark brown in color with short wing covers and flexible elongated abdomens that curve upward under certain stimuli. Dalotia coriaria are active fliers and fast runners so it’s advisable to wait until you’re in the introduction area to open the container. Adult females lay several hundred individual eggs in the soil or growing medium near pest populations. These eggs hatch within 3-7 days into larvae, initiating an active feeding phase that lasts for about 10-14 days before entering the pupal stage. After approximately 3-7 days of pupation, they emerge from the cocoon as adults. The lifecycle from egg to adult is approximately 14-21 days, and the adult lifespan is about 2-4 weeks.

For complete fungus gnat control, use in conjunction with Hypoaspis miles, a soil-dwelling predatory mite, and Beneficial Nematodes SF.

CROPS
Strawberries
Blueberries
Hemp
Cucumbers
Eggplants
Mushrooms
Ornamentals
Roses
Sweet Peppers
Table Grapes
Vineyards
Tomatoes
Pomegranate

USAGES
Greenhouses
Field Crops
Gardens

Light infestation: 0.2 beetles per sq. ft., as needed. 

Heavy infestation: 1 beetle per sq. ft., as needed.

If transplanted, introduce again.
Temperature Range: 50-95°F

It's important to note that these introduction rates serve as general guidelines and can differ depending on the specific pest species, the plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.

Introduce in the morning, evening, or when temperatures are cooler. Do not water soil or growing medium 10 minutes before and a few hours after release. Soil/growing medium should be slightly damp.

Gently rotate the bottle and disperse beetles onto infested plant soil.

• Thrives in damp conditions Introduce early during propagation cycles in greenhouses.
  
  
• Roll container back and forth before introduction to evenly distribute beetles.
  
  
• For fungus gnat control, use in combination with Hypoaspis miles, a soil-dwelling predatory mite, and Beneficial Nematodes SF.

• Pesticides, even-wetting agents, and spreader-stickers may adversely affect beneficial insect survival. Broad spectrum and systemic insecticides are toxic.

• Depending on the size and type of plants, the number and type of pests, other predator and parasite populations, and temperature, the frequency of releases may be affected.

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If your beneficial insects or other perishable products are not viable when delivered, email info@naturesgoodguys.sbs within 48 hours of delivery with your order number and a description of the problem. Photos may be requested. Approved replacements ship on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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• Ice packs help moderate temperature in transit and are not expected to arrive frozen.
• Some insects need time at room temperature before they become active, and many are hard to see without magnification.

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