{"product_id":"dalotia-atheta-coriaria-rove-beetles","title":"Dalotia (Atheta) coriaria Rove Beetles – Fungus Gnat, Shore Fly \u0026 Thrips Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRove Beetles for Pest Control in Soil and Growing Media\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDalotia coriaria\u003c\/strong\u003e, formerly known as Atheta coriaria, is a beneficial predatory rove beetle used to control fungus gnats, shore flies, and certain thrips species that pupate in soil. These beetles hunt mainly in the top half-inch of growing media, targeting pests where they develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults crawl and fly between pots and growing areas, helping them disperse through greenhouse crops. Introduce them early as part of an integrated pest management program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevention or light infestations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 beetles per square foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 1 beetle per square foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter transplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reintroduce at half the initial prevention rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculate quantities using the \u003cstrong\u003esoil or growing-media surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Release\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelease at sundown. Gently rotate the container to distribute beetles through the carrier, then spread the contents across the growing-media surface. Leave the emptied container in the treatment area for 24 hours so remaining beetles can exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBW-DC5:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 beetles in a 16 oz bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBW-DC10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 beetles in a 1-liter container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBW-DC1N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 beetles in a 1-liter container, without vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBW-DCBK:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,000 beetles in a bulk container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBW-DC3N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,000 beetles in a bulk container, without vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBW-DC5K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,000 beetles in a bulk container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"186\" width=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Dalotia-Atheta-coriaria-1_480x480.jpg?v=1689098143\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"189\" width=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5283\/5919\/files\/GH-Auto-Dalotia-Atheta-coriaria-2_480x480.jpg?v=1689098165\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J2nhwHIcvq0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Growers House Auto","offers":[{"title":"16 oz bottle  0.5K","offer_id":47213351534769,"sku":"BW-DC5","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 liter bottle  1K","offer_id":47213351567537,"sku":"BW-DC10","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 liter bottle\/no vermiculite  1K","offer_id":47213351600305,"sku":"BW-DC1N","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 qt bucket  3K","offer_id":47213351633073,"sku":"BW-DCBK","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 qt bucket\/no vermiculite  3K","offer_id":47213351665841,"sku":"BW-DC3N","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 qt bucket 5K","offer_id":47213351698609,"sku":"BW-DC5K","price":312.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/9487\/2241\/files\/Growers-House-Auto-3_0fc2fde9-9af1-4836-a184-d82e8c3e16cc.png?v=1776371980","url":"https:\/\/monstergardens.com\/products\/dalotia-atheta-coriaria-rove-beetles","provider":"Monster Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}