The many kinds of flea beetles are small insects that chew small, round holes in the leaves of vegetables and can transmit the bacteria that cause wilt diseases. They especially like tomatoes and potato plants, but will attack many other vegetables, like beans, as well. The grubs of some flea beetles feed on leaves of stems, while others feed on roots. Flea beetles are especially damaging to seedlings, and the holes they eat in the foliage are entryways for diseases.
Flea beetles are especially abundant in cool, wet weather.
Keeping the weeds down in the vegetable garden helps reduce the potential number of these pests. Be sure to read the entire label and follow directions carefully for proper application. Inc. All rights reserved.