flea beetle
noun
: any of a subfamily (Alticinae, especially genera Alticia and Epitrix) of small chrysomelid beetles with legs adapted for leaping that feed on foliage and include some that are agricultural pests
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Grape flea beetles Small black beetles with enlarged hind legs for jumping.
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The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
Dill and marigolds are also great companion plants that ward off flea beetles.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
While not widespread garden pests because many of our other vegetables don’t suit them, this particular flea beetle can still hamper the productivity of callaloo.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2023
Before using any pesticide, read the label and ensure that use of the compound is registered for alder flea beetle control.
—oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022
One problem Burgundy producers face is that the European Union has banned an insecticide long used to combat the black flea beetle, a scourge.
—New York Times, 14 July 2022
Tiny holes in foliage and shiny, black beetles on tomato, beets, radishes, and potato indicate flea beetle attack.
—oregonlive, 1 May 2022
The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
Dill and marigolds are also great companion plants that ward off flea beetles.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
While not widespread garden pests because many of our other vegetables don’t suit them, this particular flea beetle can still hamper the productivity of callaloo.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2023
Before using any pesticide, read the label and ensure that use of the compound is registered for alder flea beetle control.
—oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022
One problem Burgundy producers face is that the European Union has banned an insecticide long used to combat the black flea beetle, a scourge.
—New York Times, 14 July 2022
Tiny holes in foliage and shiny, black beetles on tomato, beets, radishes, and potato indicate flea beetle attack.
—oregonlive, 1 May 2022
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