Crucifer Flea Beetle
Phyllotretacruciferae
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Aurora, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Wellington, Colorado
Orofino, Idaho
Fulton, Missouri
Belfield, North Dakota
Columbus, Ohio
Dayton, Washington
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Wellreadfellow
Denver, CO |
August 2008 |
Negative
I had a huge problem with them last year. They destroyed the young broccoli and collard green plants before that were more than 6 inches tall. This year, they attacked the plants when they were much larger. They seem to have left the garden for the moment. But, I am sleeping with one eye open, and awaiting their return. Like others here, I have not found an effective way to eliminate them. If anyone does, please inform me. Thank You
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RckyMntGrdnr
Wellington, CO |
July 2007 |
Negative
What a way to find out that the precious little alsyum seeds I have been nurturing all spring were members of the mustard family!
They were just getting to the point of flowering when this little bugger, the Flea Beetle showed up. Now they are just a pitted, sagging mess.
Not finding a lot of info on how to get rid of them. They are a big problem in canola fields but it looks like all the control methods are either for big commercial farms or are preventative in nature.
This site was sort of helpful:
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/pests/e1234w.htm
Still not sure how to get rid of them. Apparently they will be dying ... read more
They were just getting to the point of flowering when this little bugger, the Flea Beetle showed up. Now they are just a pitted, sagging mess.
Not finding a lot of info on how to get rid of them. They are a big problem in canola fields but it looks like all the control methods are either for big commercial farms or are preventative in nature.
This site was sort of helpful:
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/pests/e1234w.htm
Still not sure how to get rid of them. Apparently they will be dying ... read more
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White_Hydrangea
Aurora, CO (Zone 5a) |
June 2007 |
Negative
I lost my brassica to them last year, and I'm losing my melons to them this year. They swarm over the plants so thickly that the plants look black. I've yet to find anything that would get rid of them.