Grower system for rearing the predatory beetle Atheta coriaria

This factsheet provides grower guidelines for rearing the predatory beetle Atheta coriaria on the nursery.

Information is provided which will:

  • help you understand the life cycle of A. coriaria
  • tell you what pests they can help control
  • help you calculate how many beetles you need for your nursery
  • explain how to set up rearing units of your own, position them in the nursery and maintain them
  • tell you how compatible Atheta is with other biological controls and within an IPM programme

This information was last updated in 2010

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