Fungus gnats

Pests	Biological Control	Biocontrol Comments
Fungus gnats	Atheta coriaria	Rove beetles are soil-dwelling predators for fungus gnats, shore flies, thrips larvae (stage that falls to the ground to pupate) and other soil insects. Rove beetles are very mobile. Gently roll bottle to mix and distribute adult beetles to media. Monitor plants for fungus gnats.
Fungus gnats	Hypoaspis miles	Hypoaspis miles is also known as Stratiolaelaps scimitus. Predatory mite that inhabits top layer of soil and feeds on fungus gnat larvae. Also feeds on thrips pupae and other soil dwelling pests. Gently roll container to mix. Distribute to soil surface. Monitor plants for fungus gnats.
Fungus gnats	Steinernema feltiae	Parasitic nematode for fungus gnat larvae and all stages of thrips except eggs. Use as a preventative treatment. For fungus gnats, apply to moist soil (temperatures above 55F) using a sprayer or fertilizer injector. Remove filters and continuously mix solution. Monitor plants for fungus gnats.
Fungus gnats	Stratiolaelaps scimitus	Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known as Hypoaspis miles. Predatory mite that inhabits top layer of soil and feeds on fungus gnat larvae, thrips pupae and other soil dwelling pests. Gently roll container to mix. Distribute to soil surface. Monitor plants for fungus gnats.