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Dalotia coriaria

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Product description

Description

Dalotia coriaria, also called Atheta or Rove beetle, is a native soil-dwelling rove beetle with exceptional predatory capabilities. It’s able to thrive in multiple substrates, from potting soils and coconut fiber to rockwool and hydroponics – making it an excellent agent of pest control for greenhouses. Its active behavior allows it to prowl organic matter and plant leaves on the hunt for small insects, mites, shore flies, fungus gnats or root mealybug crawlers; helping keep populations maintained at healthy levels.
Atheta is a unique predatory mite valued for its compatibility with other biological pest control agents.

Impressive agility allows both adults & larvae excellent hunting ability – showing the capacity of rapidly colonizing areas as they confidently fly away from disturbance! Eggs laid by females hatch into hungry predators 2-3 days later. This species can form powerful alliances with nematodes Steirnenema spp., Heterorhabditis spp., Stratiolaelaps scimitus, as well as certain bioinsecticides based on pathogenic fungus like Bioceres WP and Bioceres EC; making Dalotia coriaria an integral part of successful integrated pest management programs.

Targeted crops

  • Cannabis
  • Cucumbers
  • Lettuce
  • Mushrooms
  • Ornamentals
  • Peppers
  • Tomatoes

Targeted pests

  • Fungus gnats
  • Moth eggs
  • Pest nematodes
  • Root mealybugs
  • Root Aphids
  • Shore flies
  • Springtails
  • Thrips

Application Instructions

A single application of these beneficial predators per cycle can make a huge difference.

For larger-scale protection and to guarantee mating within the release area, maintain up to 100 Dalotias per production zone – especially in wet areas where pests are more likely to thrive.

Act now before their population becomes too high.

Storage Instructions

Upon receiving Dalotia coriaria, ensure to promptly distribute the contents or store in a refrigerated area at 5°C (40°F).

It is essential not to freeze nor refrigerate the product.

Discard it should improper storage be observed.

Use within a six-week period.

For optimal performance, spred them within a greenhouse environment where temperatures average is 25°C/77 °F.