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Typical damage by flea beetles, is the holing of
leaves - sometimes as much as fifty percent of the leaf is destroyed and
this will have a serious impact on the health of the plant. If it is a
young plant, then it might well be killed by this damage, which first
weakens the plant and also renders it liable to other pests and
diseases.
The larvae of the Flea Beetles live just below the
surface of the soil, and they attack small roots.
How to Kill or control
If the Flea Beetles are visible, then spray with
Bifenthrin - a contact insecticide. Otherwise, spray with Provado, which
is a systemic insecticide and will kill the beetles as they bite into
the leaves.
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