How to Use flea beetle in a Sentence

flea beetle

noun

• Mint is known for repelling aphids, flea beetles, and white flies.
  — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
• The scent deters aphids, flea beetles, and onion maggots.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 July 2024
• The flea beetles were so eager to devour the mustard greens that the first batch was a write-off — the seedlings were peppered with holes.
  — Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2019
• When eggplants are grown in containers that are at least a foot-and-a-half off the ground, the flea beetles don't seem to find them as easily.
  — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2018
• Dill and marigolds are also great companion plants that ward off flea beetles.
  — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2023
• This plant's biggest pest, the dichondra flea beetle, has been a problem in western states.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
• Grape flea beetles Small black beetles with enlarged hind legs for jumping.
  — The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
• White traps lure whiteflies, plant bugs, cucumber beetles, and flea beetles.
  — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 18 Dec. 2017
• 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
• 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
• Corn earworms, cabbage loopers, aphids, and flea beetles may also become a problem.
  — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 21 Feb. 2018
• If plants become infested, spraying Beauveria bassiana or spinosad may knock back the population of flea beetles and save your plants.
  — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2018
• Tiny holes in foliage and shiny, black beetles on tomato, beets, radishes, and potato indicate flea beetle attack.
  — oregonlive, 1 May 2022
• Tiny holes in foliage and shiny, black beetles on tomato, beets, radishes, and potato indicate flea beetle attack.
  — oregonlive, 1 May 2022
• Bonide sells several products that are effective against flea beetles.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
• Aphids, flea beetles, white grubs, and potato tuber worms are other common pests.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
• Common pests include cabbage worms, aphids and flea beetles.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
• Cabbage worms, aphids and flea beetles treat these plants as primary host crops.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
• This causes insects to dry out, killing pests like cockroaches, flea beetles, bed bugs, and spider mites in less than 24 hours.
  — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
• Pepper plants are often targeted by flea beetles, which will chew holes in plant leaves and may transmit bacterial wilt.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026