{"title":"Shore Fly Control","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-edt-prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eShore flies don't bore into roots like fungus gnats, but they breed in algae-soaked media and speckle your foliage and fruit. Here's how to control shore flies at the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShore fly larvae feed on algae in wet media where sprays don't reach. \u003cstrong\u003eShore fly biological control\u003c\/strong\u003e targets them at the larval stage so the breeding cycle breaks — knowing \u003cstrong\u003ehow to control shore flies\u003c\/strong\u003e biologically keeps fly specks off your crop, residue-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose biological shore fly control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiologicals attack shore fly larvae in the media, leave no residue, and are safe for crops, pollinators, and staff — while you fix the root cause by drying things out and cutting algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to build your program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply beneficial nematodes to infect larvae and establish Dalotia rove beetles to patrol the surface. Improve drainage, avoid standing water, and reduce algae to remove the breeding sites that feed shore flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/steinernema-carpocapsae-nematodes-50250-million\"\u003eNEMAforce SC\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/steinernema-feltiae-nematodes-50250-million\" title=\"NEMAforce™ SF – (50\/250 million)\"\u003eSF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — beneficial nematodes that kill shore fly larvae in the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/atheta-coriaria-rove-beetle-adults\"\u003eDALOTIAforce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — rove beetle that preys on larvae at the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you control shore flies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut algae and standing water, then apply beneficial nematodes and Dalotia rove beetles to kill larvae in the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between shore flies and fungus gnats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShore flies are stouter, stronger fliers with spotted wings that feed on algae; fungus gnats are slender and weak-flying. Both breed in wet media and respond to the same soil biologicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre shore flies harmful?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey rarely damage roots but spread fly specks and pathogens and signal excess moisture and algae that need correcting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kills shore fly larvae?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneficial nematodes and predatory rove beetles target the larvae in the algae-rich media where they develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"gm-edt-totop\" aria-label=\"Back to top\" title=\"Back to top\"\u003e↑\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"atheta-coriaria-rove-beetle-adults","title":"DALOTIAforce™ (500\/ 1,000\/ 3,000\/ 5,000)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDALOTIAforce™ is the predatory rove beetle \u003cem\u003eDalotia coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e (=\u003cem\u003eAtheta coriaria\u003c\/em\u003e), which lives mostly in the top half-inch of soil and media and clears soil-stage pests. Both the adults and larvae hunt fungus gnats, shore flies, and the soil-pupating stages of certain thrips. The very mobile adults crawl and fly from pot to pot, eating pests along the way, and they stay effective even in soilless hydroponic greenhouses. Use it in ornamentals, hemp\/cannabis, covered crops, and mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFungus Gnats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Flies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCertain thrips species that pupate in soil or on the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, covered crops, and mushrooms — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Dalotia coriaria controls soil pests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe adult beetles are highly mobile, crawling or flying from pot to pot and from one area of the greenhouse to another, eating pests all along the way. Because they hunt in the top layer of soil and media where fungus gnat and shore fly larvae and soil-pupating thrips develop, they remain effective even in hydroponic greenhouses with no soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClassification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrevention or Light Infestations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 per sq. ft. Calculate only the soil\/media surface area, since that is where they live. If the crop is transplanted, release again at half the rate.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Spots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1 per sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is best to release these beetles at sundown. Water the media no sooner than ten minutes before releasing, and wait a couple of hours before watering again after release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently rotate the shaker tube to distribute the beetles evenly within the carrier, then open the bottle in the crop and gently tap the contents out throughout the target area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a bulk bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open the bag in the crop area and use the included scoop to distribute the beetles throughout the target area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to release:\u003c\/strong\u003e They can also be released onto dirt or gravel floors, greenhouse weeds, under benches and ground covers, and anywhere fungus gnat or shore fly larvae, or thrips pupae and pre-pupae, may develop. Leave the bottle or bag in the treatment area for 24 hours so all beetles have exited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not store the beetles for more than two days. Hold at 45–55°F in high humidity, keeping the bottle or bag on its side to give the beetles more surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are primarily nocturnal but can sometimes be seen during the day, often on the soil surface, on rockwool, or climbing the facility’s walls. High populations can be counted on sticky cards. The potato test also works: place a slice of potato in the soil to attract both fungus gnat larvae and their predators, and Dalotia can often be found near it after a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisories:\u003c\/strong\u003e While Dalotia can and should be used in most hemp\/cannabis grows, overpopulation can lead the beetles to climb the plants and get stuck to the buds in flower — one of the few cases where there can be too many biocontrol agents. Do not exceed the recommended rate in hemp\/cannabis, and keep a close eye on the population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"Bottle of 500","offer_id":46950176587932,"sku":"DC5","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000","offer_id":46950176620700,"sku":"DC10","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle of 1,000- No Vermiculite","offer_id":46950176653468,"sku":"DC1N","price":104.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 3,000","offer_id":46950176686236,"sku":"DCBK","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 3,000- No Vermiculite","offer_id":46950176719004,"sku":"DC3N","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bucket of 5,000","offer_id":46950176751772,"sku":"DC5K","price":381.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/DALOTIAforce_500__1_000__3_000__5_000_bottle_of_500.webp?v=1779304037"},{"product_id":"steinernema-carpocapsae-nematodes-50250-million","title":"NEMAforce™ SC – (50\/250 million)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SC is the beneficial nematode \u003cem\u003eSteinernema carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e, an “ambush” hunter that lives on the media surface and waits to attack passing pests. It is best matched to surface-active and shallow pests, and works in a wide range of crops. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany beetle larvae, including white grubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMany caterpillar species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLeafminer larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChinch Bugs and Mole Crickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCat Fleas and Dog Fleas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, vegetables, orchards, soft fruit, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the nematodes work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInfective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests. Because \u003cem\u003eS. carpocapsae\u003c\/em\u003e is an ambush hunter, air temperature matters — warm, calm conditions suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrop \/ Pest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranberries \u0026amp; Mint — Cranberry Girdler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 billion per acre (rate based on thatch depth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranberries \u0026amp; Mint — Mint Root Borer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 billion per acre, applied Aug–Sept at 55–86°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRates are pest- and site-specific — always follow the product label for your crop and target pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read and follow all label instructions before applying. Because these pests cluster, sample all areas for the pest before spot-treating; if thorough sampling isn’t feasible, broadcast NEMAforce™ SC over the entire infested area. It can be applied with common spray equipment, including tank and backpack sprayers — remove any filters, keep the mix agitated, and apply out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; disposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e On receipt, remove the product from the shipping packaging and use it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator at 40°F (5°C) — do not freeze. Ensure good air circulation around each tray, and do not use the product past its expiration date or if it was stored incorrectly. Dispose of product and packaging in accordance with federal and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"50 mill","offer_id":46950953189532,"sku":"C50","price":86.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mill","offer_id":46950953222300,"sku":"C250","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NEMAforce_SC_50_250_million_50_mill.webp?v=1779319879"},{"product_id":"steinernema-feltiae-nematodes-50250-million","title":"NEMAforce™ SF – (50\/250 million)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gm-content-products\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNEMAforce™ SF is the beneficial nematode \u003cem\u003eSteinernema feltiae\u003c\/em\u003e, an intermediate forager that prefers to live 1–2 inches below the media surface and uses a mix of “cruising” and “ambush” hunting. It is the go-to nematode for fungus gnats and a useful tool against soil-stage thrips. The microscopic nematodes are harmless to people, pets, and plants, and fit cleanly into greenhouse, cannabis, and nursery programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it targets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFungus Gnat larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShore Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMushroom Fly larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWestern Flower Thrips, Onion Thrips, and other thrips (adults, larvae, and pupae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCrops it supports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOrnamentals, hemp\/cannabis, vegetables, mushrooms, soft fruits, and tree nurseries — in greenhouses, indoor facilities, fields, and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the nematodes work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInfective juvenile nematodes penetrate the host through its natural openings. Once inside the body cavity, they release a symbiotic bacterium that kills the host insect within 24–48 hours. The nematodes grow and multiply inside the dead host, and a new generation of infective juveniles then leaves it in search of more pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelease Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gm-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"gm-release-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse \/ Interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil or growing media — every 2–3 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 1,100 ft² (250 million per 5,500 ft²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil or growing media — every 4–6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 million per 550 ft² (250 million per 2,750 ft²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eApply in 30–50 gallons of water per 1,000 ft² (115–190 L per 100 m²). Always follow the product label for your crop and target pest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e NEMAforce™ SF can be applied with standard spray equipment, including tank sprayers, backpack sprayers, and irrigation injection systems — remove any filters first. Moisten the media to about 75% capacity, fill the spray vessel with half the required cool, clean water, start agitation, add the nematode trays, then continue agitating while filling to the final volume. Use enough total spray volume to carry the nematodes 1–2 inches below the surface where they live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; disposal:\u003c\/strong\u003e On receipt, remove the product from the shipping packaging and use it immediately, or store it in a refrigerator at 41°F (5°C) — do not freeze. Ensure good air circulation around each tray, and do not use the product past its expiration date or if it was stored incorrectly. Dispose of product and packaging in accordance with federal and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beneficial-Insectary","offers":[{"title":"50 million","offer_id":46964902822044,"sku":"F50","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 million","offer_id":46964902854812,"sku":"F250","price":117.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/files\/NEMAforce_SF_50_250_million_50_mill.webp?v=1779320082"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/0403\/6764\/collections\/Shore_Fly_Control_Collection.webp?v=1782260884","url":"https:\/\/greenmethods.com\/collections\/shore-fly-control.oembed","provider":"Green Methods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}