FUNGUS GNAT CONTROL Integrated Pest Management of Fungus Gnats 1. Monitor and trap with yellow sticky traps to assess the severity of infestation. 2. Control soil moisture by providing proper drainage, avoiding standing water and allowing media to dry between waterings. 3. Circulate air and prune plants to ensure adequate air flow. 4. Prevent and treat infestations with Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (see page 30). 5. Apply NemAttack Steinernema feltiae Beneficial Nematodes to parasitize fungus gnat larvae as well as thrips. 6. Rove beetles (Dalotia coriaria) are excellent predators that can establish in growing environments and control multiple soil dwelling pests. 7. Spray Beauveria bassiana to the foliage or drench growing media, where permitted.
Rove Beetle - Dalotia coriaria
Fungus Gnat Predator - Stratiolaelaps scimitus (=Hypoaspis miles)
Stop Destructive Fungus Gnats & Thrips In Their Developing Soil Stages. TARGET: Fungus gnats, western flower thrips, springtails, mold mites, spider mites, cactus root mealybugs, strawberry root weevils and black vine root weevils.
Stratiolaelaps scimitus (=Hypoaspis miles)
DESCRIPTION: This tiny brown mite naturally inhabits the top layer of soil where larvae and pupae dwell. Female predatory mites lay their eggs in soil and the nymphs and adults feed on pests. SUGGESTED USE (Depending upon level of infestation): ≈5,000-10,000 mites treat approximately 1,000 sq. ft. Release ≈25,000-50,000/acre depending on level of infestation. Apply weekly until infestation subsides. Weekly release programs available. Please Call. Trap adult infestations using Blue Sticky Traps. Reinforce with applications of beneficial nematodes. Temperature: Moderate 60-74ºF Soil Conditions: Moist soil. Not too damp. 1154000 1154002 1154005 1154010
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(=Atheta coriaria)
For Indoor Control Of Soil Dwelling Pests! TARGET: Fungus gnats (sciarid flies), thrips and shore flies. DESCRIPTION: “Rove beetles” will feed on small Dalotia coriaria soil-dwelling pest larvae and eggs. Adults are a (=Atheta coriaria) brown-black color, 3-4 mm long and winged. They are predacious in all stages and develop from egg to adult in about 21 days; passing through three larval instars prior to pupation and adulthood. Adults consume about 150 pest fungus gnat eggs per day. Compatible with Stratiolaelaps scimitus (=Hypoaspis miles). Winged adults have high dispersal and colonization rates and are not recommended for outdoor use.
Control Fungus Gnat Larvae Using Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis Include applications of Bti in your fungus gnat IPM plan. Bti works to control larvae, the stage fungus gnats are most damaging to plant roots. It can be used in conjunction with Beneficial Nematodes and Fungus Gnat predators as part of an IPM plan. For additional fungus gnat control solutions, see pages 30-31.
SUGGESTED USE (Depending upon level of infestation): Use season-long, in covered crops such as ornamentals, cucumbers, strawberries and mushrooms. Apply directly to growing medium surface. Apply approx. 1-5 predators per sq. ft. For high infestation, increase application rate and consider pairing with another suitable predator or parasite like S. scimitus, beneficial nematodes, or specific mite predators. Temperature: Moderate 55-80ºF Relative Humidity: 50-80% 1101330 1101331 1101332 1101334
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