Flea beetles are a major insect pest of eggplants. For organic producers, organic insecticides are one management strategy for flea beetles; however, these products have their limitations. In this study, researchers at the University of Kentucky compared row covers against other organic flea beetle management options in eggplant production systems, including organic insecticides, essential oils, and reflective mulches.

The factsheet, produced by Washington State University Extension, provides an overview of the biology and damage caused by flea beetles to vegetable crops. It outlines organic-compatible monitoring and cultural practices to reduce flea beetle populations, including crop rotation, trap cropping, and use of physical barriers, along with approved biological and botanical control options.

This project involved two years of trials to assess whether trap crops could reduce flea beetle damage on organically grown cole crops. High flea beetle populations in 1997 provided an excellent opportunity to evaluate how attractive crucif…

This resource provides insights into the biology and management of flea beetles affecting cruciferous and solanaceous crops, specifically tailored for organic farming systems.

This factsheet describes the identification, biology, and life cycle of flea beetles that commonly attack brassica crops such as cabbage, kale, broccoli, and mustard greens. It explains how these pests damage plants, outlines conditions that influence flea beetle populations, and presents ecological pest management strategies, including monitoring, supporting beneficial insects, and using diversified cropping.

This factsheet explains how to identify and manage flea beetles that commonly attack crops in the nightshade family, such as potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers. It outlines ecological pest-management strategies for organic systems, such as monitoring populations, supporting beneficial insects, and using crop diversity and other cultural practices to reduce damage to solanaceous crops.

This publication provides strategies for managing flea beetles, a significant pest for vegetable crops, using organic methods. It explores various cultural and biological control options, such as crop rotation and introducing natural predators, and also covers alternative pesticidal materials approved for organic use.

The consumer demand for organic produce is increasing. In order for growers to be able to meet this demand, effective non-chemical tools need to be available for pest management. In BC in particular there is an increase in the production of…

The consumer demand for organic produce is increasing. In order for growers to be able to meet this demand, effective non-chemical tools need to be available for pest management. In BC in particular there is an increase in the production of…

The development of environmentally sound and profitable farming systems aims to prevent soil degradation and erosion while enhancing soil quality through organic matter management. In the Willamette Valley, conventional tillage for vegetabl…