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

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