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Soil-Dwelling Pest Control. Dalotia coriaria Controls Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, Thrips, Spider Mites, & More!
BIOLOGICIAL PEST CONTROL FOR:
Fungus Gnats | Root Aphids | Shoreflies | Spider Mites | Thrips | Moth Fly | Springtails | Root Mealybugs | Sow Bugs | Rollie-Pollies | Other Soil-Dwelling Pests
PRODUCT TYPE:
Predatory Beetle (Dalotia "Atheta" coriaria)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
SOIL-DWELLING PEST CONTROL
Dalotia coriaria provides effective, chemical-free control of a wide range of underground pests. As a generalist soil predator, Ideal for greenhouse propagation and potted plant growing.
HOW THIS PEST CONTROL WORKS
Dalotia coriaria operates both above and below soil surfaces, consuming pests at all development stages, with particular effectiveness against pest eggs, which prevents future pest generations.
The Dalotia lifecycle is 14-21 days, with an adult lifespan of 2-4 weeks provides multiple generation cycles for sustained underground pest suppression. Adult females lay several hundred eggs in soil near pest populations. Dalotia's dual nature, as both an active flier and ground-level predator, allows comprehensive coverage of both soil surfaces and subsurface pest populations.
Release rates vary based on:
- Type and severity of pest infestation
- Size of growing area
- Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, vegetation)
- Other beneficial insect populations already present
See Application Rates section below for specific release guidance.
RELEASE RATES:
Preventative/Light: 1 predator per sq. ft., as needed
If transplanted, introduce again
Temperature Range: 50-95°F
RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS:
- TIME YOUR RELEASE: Early morning, evening, or when grow lights are off. Avoid midday heat and direct sunlight.
- PREPARE PLANTS: Do not water soil or growing medium 10 minutes before and a few hours after release. Soil/growing medium should be slightly damp.
- APPLICATION: Gently disperse bottle contents onto soil, starting in areas with visible pest activity. Distribute as evenly as possible throughout the affected area to maximize pest control coverage.
- MULTIPLE RELEASES: For best results, release 2-3 times throughout the growing season, spaced 2-3 weeks apart.
COMBINED APPROACH FOR FUNGUS GNAT CONTROL:
Rove Beetle + Hypoaspis Miles + Beneficial Nematodes SF
STORAGE:
For best results, introduce immediately upon receipt. If storage is necessary, store at 45-55°F for no longer than 48 hours. Store out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze.
