Field Notes
Rove Beetles Come Armed
A tiny rove beetle carries a remarkable chemical defense. Discover how cooperating gland cells helped scientists explore the evolution of new organs.
Are My Rove Beetles Working?
Missing beetles do not tell you whether treatment worked. Use potato checks and fungus gnat trends to judge progress and decide what to do next.
Put Your Rove Beetles to Work
Learn how to release Dalotia rove beetles into potting mix, distribute them across pots, and set up simple monitoring for fungus gnat larvae.
Rove Beetles Have Company
Compare rove beetles, S. feltiae nematodes, and soil mites for fungus gnats. Find out what each adds and when another beneficial makes sense.
There's a Rove Beetle in My House
Found a rove beetle indoors? Learn how to recognize one, why it may be there, and how bites and Paederus skin irritation differ.
What the Hell Is a Rove Beetle?
Meet Dalotia coriaria, the tiny rove beetle that hunts in potting mix. Learn what it eats, how to recognize it, and where it fits in plant care.