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Dalotia

Dalotia coriaria

Overview

Dalotia coriaria (Dalotia, Atheta or Rove beetles) are soil-dwelling beetles that you can use to control a range of soil-dwelling pests in both indoor and outdoor crops.

Adult Dalotia beetles are 3-4mm long and glossy black. A characteristic of this beetle group is that the adult curves its abdomen upwards like a scorpion when running or disturbed. It is harmless to plants and humans.

Dalotia are suitable for greenhouse vegetables, potted plants, bedding plants, propagation areas and hydroponic crops. They prefer warm, humid environments and can adapt to a variety of media as long as it is moist and food is available.

Dalotia can be effective if there are "puddles" or "free water" in the growing area. They are therefore good to release with Hypoaspis which do not tolerate water-saturated areas.

Pests Dalotia can help you control

You can use Dalotia to assist in control of Fungus Gnats and Shore Flies. Dalotia will also prey on Western Flower Thrips larvae and pupae, moth flies, root Mealy Bugs, Springtails, Cabbage Root Flies and Carrot Flies.

Fungus Gnat
Onion Thrips
Shore Flies
Western Flower Thrips

How Dalotia controls pests among crops

Dalotia is a generalist predator that feeds on a wide range of small insects and mites but is primarily an egg predator. Introducing them early and repeatedly when pest numbers are low will be the most effective.

Certain pesticides and fungicides affect Dalotia, so please contact your local Biological Services Consultant for specific advice.

Greenhouse Capsicums
Capsicums
Eggplant
Eggplants
Gerbera
Flowers and Ornamentals
Basil
Herbs
Medicinal Cannabis
Medicinal Cannabis
Nursery
Nursery
Berryfruits
Raspberry, Blackberry & Blueberry
Strawberries
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Tomatoes

How you can order Dalotia

You can order Dalotia from Biological Services in 1 or 1.5 litre containers at 1,000 adults or larvae/litre.

Associated Crops

Greenhouse Capsicums
Capsicums
Eggplant
Eggplants
Gerbera
Flowers and Ornamentals
Basil
Herbs
Medicinal Cannabis
Medicinal Cannabis
Nursery
Nursery
Berryfruits
Raspberry, Blackberry & Blueberry
Strawberries
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Tomatoes

Associated Pests

Fungus Gnat
Onion Thrips
Shore Flies
Western Flower Thrips

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