What's more, she encourages gardeners to think about the natural balance in the garden. 'We want to support a thriving ...

Flea beetles are here to stay, are tiny and will have some impact on your garden if you’ve got them. Organic gardening is about finding balance, not controlling nature for our benefit alone.

Flea beetles shy away from shade. Plant vegetables close together and thin later when flea beetles are less of a threat. Use mulch to keep the ground moist and less attractive to egg-laying adults.

Flea beetles can overwinter here in our area but are usually knocked down in numbers by the cold weather. In southern Ohio, they are more of a problem due to generally warmer temperatures.

A solid turnout of 69 participants gathered Tuesday, July 1, at Lake Tschida for the Leafy Spurge Beetle Collection Day, ...

Flea beetles are tiny beetles 2-3mm long, which jump like fleas when disturbed. Although they used to be called turnip flies, they are actually true beetles. It is hard to see them in the soil and ...

Manitoba sees moderate to high flea beetle pressure, with crucifer species dominating. Experts advise timely scouting and ...

Flea beetles that feed on corn are of special concern since they can transmit Stewart’s Bacterial Wilt. Protect foliage from excessive damage with foliar sprays of Sevin or malathion.

The flea beetles that eat leafy spurge are not the ones in your garden. They eat only leafy spurge. There are many, many types of flea beetles.

Flea beetles are in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae, the same family as lady bird beetles. Of the several genera of flea beetles the genus Altica is derived from the Greek haltikos , which ...

North Dakota's Agriculture Department has scheduled field days this month for the collection and distribution of flea beetles that eat leafy spurge, one of the state's most problematic weeds.