Identification

• Flea beetles vary in color depending on the species. They are normally no larger than 1/16 inch long.
  
  

Feeding

• Flea beetles are a major vegetable garden pest.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of woodley wonderworks
  
  Corn, eggplant, horseradish, potatoes, strawberries, sweet potatoes and spinach are favorite food for flea beetles. They will infest any leafy plant. Flea beetles leave a shot-hole pattern in the leaves they feed upon.
  
  

Control

• Use wood ash around the base of plants to control flea beetles in your vegetable garden. Keep the garden free of all weeds and garden debris. Regular cultivation also keeps populations under control.
  
  

Life Cycle

• Adult flea beetles feed on plant leaves. They lay their eggs in the soil.
  
  

Range

• Flea beetles are found throughout North America.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of per
  
  Species of flea beetles are found throughout North America. They are most active in the springtime.