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Atheta Coriaria 5,000 | Predatory Rove Beetles 5L

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Atheta Coriaria contains 5,000 Atheta coriaria, a beneficial predatory rove beetle used for the biological control of soil and compost pests, including fungus gnats, shore flies and thrips pupae.

Both adult and young stages of Atheta coriaria are generalist predators, but are particularly effective at feeding on the larvae of fungus gnats and shore flies, also known as Sciarid and Scatella flies. They also prey on thrips pupae that fall to the growing media to pupate, helping interrupt the thrips lifecycle before adults can emerge and return to the plants.

Atheta is particularly useful as a preventative Sciarid control in peat-free growing media. The increased organic material found in many peat-free mixes can provide more favourable conditions for Sciarids, making an effective preventative biological control strategy increasingly important.

Supplied as 5,000 predatory rove beetles in a 5 litre pack, Atheta Coriaria can be incorporated into an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme for ongoing protection against soil-dwelling pests.

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About the Brand

Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection and natural pollination, developing solutions that work with nature to manage pests and support healthy plant growth.

Koppert biological controls use beneficial insects, mites and microorganisms to provide targeted alternatives to conventional crop protection products.

Fargro Biologicals, Powered by Koppert.

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What is Atheta Coriaria 5,000?

Atheta Coriaria is a biological pest control containing 5,000 Atheta coriaria, a beneficial predatory rove beetle that lives and feeds within the growing media.

What pests does Atheta coriaria control?

It is particularly effective against fungus gnat (Sciarid) and shore fly (Scatella) larvae. It also preys on thrips pupae within the growing media.

Does Atheta coriaria control fungus gnats?

Yes. Fungus gnat larvae are an important prey of Atheta coriaria, making it particularly useful as part of a preventative biological Sciarid control programme.

Can Atheta coriaria help control thrips?

Yes. Atheta coriaria can prey on thrips during the pupal stage in the growing media, helping reduce the number of adults that subsequently emerge onto plants.

Why is Atheta useful with peat-free growing media?

The organic materials found in many peat-free growing media can provide favourable conditions for Sciarids. Establishing Atheta coriaria preventatively can help manage this increased pest pressure.

What is the application rate for Atheta Coriaria?

Apply 5–10 insects per m² throughout the treatment area.

Where should Atheta coriaria be applied?

Apply the product directly onto soil, compost or other growing media, where the predatory beetles can establish and search for prey.

What is the difference between Atheta Coriaria 3,000 and 5,000?

Both contain the same Atheta coriaria predatory rove beetle and target the same pests. This pack contains 5,000 insects, making it more suitable where a greater number of predators is required.

Can Atheta coriaria be used preventatively?

Yes. Preventative introduction is particularly useful where crops are at risk from fungus gnats, shore flies or soil-dwelling stages of thrips.

Atheta Coriaria 5,000 | Predatory Rove Beetles 5L

Name: Atheta Coriaria 5,000 | Predatory Rove Beetles 5L
Brand: Koppert
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A soil-dwelling biological control containing Atheta coriaria, a beneficial predatory rove beetle that targets fungus gnat and shore fly larvae as well as thrips pupae. Particularly useful for preventative pest management in peat-free growing media.

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Please note: The product packaging you receive may vary slightly in appearance from the image shown.

About the Brand

Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection and natural pollination, developing solutions that work with nature to manage pests and support healthy plant growth.

Koppert biological controls use beneficial insects, mites and microorganisms to provide targeted alternatives to conventional crop protection products.

Fargro Biologicals, Powered by Koppert.

Shipping & Returns

We deliver our gardening and landscaping products across the UK with reliable courier services. Delivery costs and timescales may vary depending on the size, weight and type of items in your order.

For full details on delivery options, charges and returns, please visit our Delivery & Returns page.

View Delivery & Returns

FAQs

What is Atheta Coriaria 5,000?

Atheta Coriaria is a biological pest control containing 5,000 Atheta coriaria, a beneficial predatory rove beetle that lives and feeds within the growing media.

What pests does Atheta coriaria control?

It is particularly effective against fungus gnat (Sciarid) and shore fly (Scatella) larvae. It also preys on thrips pupae within the growing media.

What is the application rate for Atheta Coriaria?

Apply 5–10 insects per m² throughout the treatment area.

Where should Atheta coriaria be applied?

Apply the product directly onto soil, compost or other growing media, where the predatory beetles can establish and search for prey.

Can Atheta coriaria be used preventatively?

Yes. Preventative introduction is particularly useful where crops are at risk from fungus gnats, shore flies or soil-dwelling stages of thrips.

Introduce Atheta Coriaria directly onto the growing media, distributing the material evenly throughout the treatment area.

Application rate: Apply 5–10 insects per m².

Once introduced, Atheta coriaria establishes within the growing media and actively searches for suitable prey, including fungus gnat and shore fly larvae. It will also prey on thrips pupae as they move into the growing media to pupate, helping prevent the emergence of adult thrips back onto plants.

For preventative programmes, introduce Atheta before pest populations become established and monitor crops regularly for signs of Sciarids, shore flies and thrips.

For best results, follow the storage, handling and environmental guidance supplied with the product.

How to use

Introduce Atheta Coriaria directly onto the growing media, distributing the material evenly throughout the treatment area.

Application rate: Apply 5–10 insects per m².

For preventative programmes, introduce Atheta before pest populations become established and monitor crops regularly for signs of Sciarids, shore flies and thrips.

For best results, follow the storage, handling and environmental guidance supplied with the product.

Key features

• Contains 5,000 Atheta coriaria predatory rove beetles
• Targets fungus gnat (Sciarid) and shore fly (Scatella) larvae
• Also preys on thrips pupae in the growing media
• Ideal for preventative control in soil, compost and peat-free growing media
• Application rate: 5–10 insects per m²

Control	Sciarid and shore flies. 2 - 3 mm rove beetle feeds on the larvae and adults of a range of growing media pests.
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