{"product_id":"dalotia-atheta-coriaria","title":"Dalotia (Atheta) coriaria - Rove Beetle - Fungus Gnat Control","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: large; color: #f68c18;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" size=\"4\" color=\"red\" data-mce-style=\"color: red;\"\u003eLIVE DELIVERY GUARANTEED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: large;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #0077b3;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #0077b3;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" size=\"4\" color=\"red\" style=\"color: red;\" data-mce-style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eTARGET PESTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFeeds on both the larvae and adults of Fungus Gnats, Shore Flies, Thrips, Springtails, Root Aphids, and other small insects. Rove Beetle larvae can consume 10-20 pests per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eABOUT DALOTIA (ATHETA) CORIARIA - ROVE BEETLE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDalotia coriaria, commonly known as Rove Beetle, have a slender and elongated body shape, with a dark brown to black coloration. They possess short wing covers (elytra) that leave a significant portion of their abdomen exposed. The size of Dalotia coriaria typically ranges from 2 to 4 mm (0.08 to 0.16 inches), making them relatively small but highly agile predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne distinctive feature of Dalotia coriaria is its ability to move swiftly and navigate through different soil and growing media layers, allowing them to access and prey upon pests residing in various habitats. They are also capable of climbing plant stems and foliage in search of prey. Their ability to reproduce quickly and adapt to different conditions makes them valuable allies in natural pest control programs. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eRELEASE RATES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTemperature: 68°-86°F, avoid temperatures below 50°F\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity: 60%+\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLIGHT INFESTATION: 1-5 beetles per 10 sq. ft.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHEAVY INFESTATION: 5-10 beetles per 10 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's important to note that these release rates serve as general guidelines and may vary based on the specific pest species, the crop or plant being treated, and level of infestation. Proper monitoring of the infestation and the subsequent effectiveness of the released beneficial insect population is crucial for determining the success of the biological control strategy.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003eSTORAGE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFor best results, release upon receipt. If storage is necessary, store at 50°F for no longer than 1 week.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRO TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo achieve a comprehensive approach in controlling Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids, and other soft-bodied pests, it is recommended to combine the use of the Rove Beetle with other beneficial predators such as \u003ca title=\"Hypoaspis miles\" href=\"https:\/\/tiptopag.com\/products\/hypoaspis-miles-predatory-mites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHypoaspis miles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Beneficial Nematodes\" href=\"https:\/\/tiptopag.com\/collections\/beneficial-nematodes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeneficial Nematodes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff0000; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdult beetles will not go into diapause (hibernation) in controlled environments such as greenhouses and indoor grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d6482;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIFESPAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAt 70°F, the lifecycle of Dalotia coriaria takes approximately 20-30 days, and consists of several stages including egg, larva, pupa, and adult. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdult female Dalotia coriaria lay their eggs in the growing media or near potential food sources. Eggs hatch in 3-4 days. The larval stage is the primary feeding phase and typically lasts 14-21 days. Dalotia coriaria then pupates for about 7-10 days, and emerges as an adult with a lifespan of approximately 30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's important to note that these time-frames are approximate and can be influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and the availability of prey. Monitoring the development and activity of beneficial insect populations, along with environmental conditions, can help determine the progress and effectiveness of their role in pest control efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"TipTop Agriculture","offers":[{"title":"3,000 Beetles per Bottle","offer_id":7866818625588,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 Beetles per Bottle","offer_id":7865298157620,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1972\/9204\/files\/TT_Dalotia_ProductShot1.jpg?v=1694465638","url":"https:\/\/tiptopag.myshopify.com\/products\/dalotia-atheta-coriaria","provider":"TipTopAg","version":"1.0","type":"link"}