Staphyline AC (Atheta coriaria) Breeder Bucket System
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Specifications
Weight
2.4 kg
Activity / Control
Sciarid and shore flies. 2 - 3 mm rove beetle feeds on the larvae and adults of a range of growing media pests.
Application Method
Apply when soil temperatures are between 12°C - 35°C
Application Rate
Use 5 to 10 insects per 1 m2.
Bio Pest
Sciarid Fly, Shore Fly
About
This predatory beetle can be used in crops such as herbs and ornamentals to protect against soil and compost pests. It is a generalist feeder, but adults and young stages are particularly good at feeding on the larvae of fungus gnats (Bradysia spp, Lycoriella spp, and Sciara spp) and shoreflies (Scatella spp).
They're tolerant of a wide range of temperatures, humidity, light, irrigation and soil conditions, making them more suitable for year-round use in the greenhouse than other predators.
The Bucket Breeder System is designed to give continuous release of beetles over an extended period.
It consists of 500 adults, breeder bucket, breeder mix, food blend, scoop and instructions.