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

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



