Here’s how to get rid of these voracious garden pests. Flea beetles are tiny pests that feed on a variety of garden plants. “Flea beetles can cause a lot of damage on edible and ornamental plants,” ...

As an umbrella term, flea beetles include a broad number of beetle species that can be detrimental to the health of your garden. The nasty little bugs can wreak havoc on a garden, especially when ...

Flea beetles can wreak havoc in the garden. These insects are recognized by their tiny, shiny bodies that are about the size of a sesame seed. They are typically black, bronze, or a dark metallic blue ...

A: Insects are a big challenge for certain plants in the vegetable garden. In this case, flea beetles are the culprits. These little black insects will jump away rapidly when you disturb them. Thus, ...

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’ve ...

Two new insect pests popped up in the last couple of weeks. One is the grape flea beetle, which chews holes in grape leaves, and the tomato hornworm, which can be spotted on anything that is soft and ...

Researchers demonstrate how the horseradish flea beetle regulates the accumulation of mustard oil glucosides in its body. The beetles have special transporters in the excretory system that prevent the ...

Flea beetles are one of the earliest insect pests we see in the garden. We found them here a few days before the Memorial Day weekend munching away on radish leaves. These small insects are called ...

Flea beetles are tiny pests that feed on a variety of garden plants. “Flea beetles can cause a lot of damage on edible and ornamental plants,” says Alejandro Del-Pozo, PhD, assistant professor and ...