Flea beetle
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Flea beetle | |
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Adults and associated damage on cabbage | |
Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Subclass: | Pterygota |
Infraclass: | Neoptera |
Superorder: | Endopterygota |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Suborder: | Polyphaga |
Superfamily: | Chrysomeloidea |
Family: | Chrysomelidae |
Subfamily: | Galerucinae |
Tribe: | Alticini |
The Flea beetle is of the Chrysomelidae family. It is at its most troublesome between April and May during warm settled weather.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Attacks on leaves result in small, round holes which will affect growth and can kill seedlings. If disturbed; the beetles will jump.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Organic[edit | edit source]
Insecticidal soap may provide partial control. Garlic sprays, garlic extracts, onion and mint may all act as natural repellants.[1]
Chemical[edit | edit source]
Pesticides include neem, rotenone, pyrethrin and sabadilla.
Prevention[edit | edit source]
Treating seed with an insecticidal seed dressing before sowing will prevent an early attack.[2]
Examples[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kuepper, G. (2003). "Flea Beetle: Organic Control Options". "National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service". Retrieved 2010-07-18.
- ↑ Hessayon. D.G. (2009). The Vegetable & Herb Expert. Transworld Publishers, London. ISBN 9780903505468.