How to Fight Flea Beetles

Control and Prevention

Try this homemade spray to control flea beetles: 2 cups rubbing alcohol, 5 cups water, and 1 tablespoon liquid soap. ...
Dusting your plants with plain talcum powder repels flea beetles on tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and other plants.
Use white sticky traps to capture flea beetles as they jump.

What plants do flea beetles attack?
Are flea beetles dangerous to humans?
Does insecticidal soap kill flea beetles?
How do you keep beetle bugs away?
How do you control corn flea beetles?
Do marigolds repel flea beetles?
What are black beetles a sign of?
What eats a flea beetle?
Will Dawn kill flea beetles?
What is a natural way to get rid of flea beetles?
How do I keep beetles from eating my plants?
What are the little black bugs eating my eggplant leaves?

What plants do flea beetles attack?

When populations are high, flea beetles can quickly defoliate and kill entire plants. They feed most on hot sunny days and attack a wide variety of plants including beans, cabbage, corn, eggplant, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce and most seedlings.

Are flea beetles dangerous to humans?

A healthy sprinkling of food-grade diatomaceous earth over the soil and the foliage of your plants can help deter flea beetles. While it's completely harmless to humans and pets, to small insects, it feels like they're moving across a field of knives.

Does insecticidal soap kill flea beetles?

The Uni- versity of California mentions insecticidal soap as an organic option for flea beetles, but indi- cates that it "may provide partial control" only (Anon., 1997; Nielsen, 1997). Sprays combining rotenone with insecticidal soap are considered very effective (Flint, 1990).

How do you keep beetle bugs away?

Inspect your place for any wall gaps, cracks, or holes in the walls and vents if you find any, have them sealed or filled with caulk. Trim bushes and trees away from your house. When walls come in contact with trees, beetles find an easier way inside the house since they love wood.

How do you control corn flea beetles?

Control of corn flea beetle is only needed until the 7-leaf stage. The most effective option is to purchase seed that has been treated with systemic insecticides (Gaucho, Cruiser, or Poncho). These insecticides are effective against corn flea beetles and the protection lasts until the 5th true leaf stage.

Do marigolds repel flea beetles?

Intercropping companion plants helps deter flea beetles from the host plant. ... Marigolds have long been used as companion plants to ward off flea beetles and other pests. Some plants to consider intercropping include dill, bunching onions, or marigolds.

What are black beetles a sign of?

The color black represents power, influence, affluence, empowerment, strength & the unknown wisdom… While a beetle symbolizes fertility, home life, relations, and surroundings. The beetles' message is to keep moving forward and it's assurance that you are on the right path in life.

What eats a flea beetle?

A number of natural predators can be employed to keep flea beetles in check, including two that parasitize it: Braconid wasps and tachinid flies. In both cases, the larval stage feeds on the flea beetle, while the adults feed on nectar and pollen; some species are even important pollinators.

Will Dawn kill flea beetles?

Insecticides made from Dawn dish soap are readily made and inexpensive. They can kill insects on contact and generally do not harm plants provided they are not applied too often. Plants sprayed with the insecticide should be rinsed with water afterward to remove any soapy residue.

What is a natural way to get rid of flea beetles?

Control and Prevention

Try this homemade spray to control flea beetles: 2 cups rubbing alcohol, 5 cups water, and 1 tablespoon liquid soap. ...
Dusting your plants with plain talcum powder repels flea beetles on tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and other plants.
Use white sticky traps to capture flea beetles as they jump.

How do I keep beetles from eating my plants?

Start by spraying the affected plants with Japanese Beetle Killer (pyrethrin) or neem at the first sign of attack. Pyrethrin-based insecticide is a safe and effective way to control these pests on vegetables, grapes, raspberries, flowers, roses, trees and shrubs.

What are the little black bugs eating my eggplant leaves?

Eggplant is a favorite host of multiple species of flea beetles, which are mostly in the genus Epitrix. Flea beetles have chewing mouthparts and feed on leaves, making small, shot-like holes. Their damage is most serious when the plants are small and have just a few leaves.