Pest Profile: Brassicaceae Flea Beetle
Content Source: Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)

Resource Explained
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.
Region
Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest
Topic
Insect/Pest Management
Category
Vegetables/Fruits
Year Published
2022



