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