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Hi all! I think I have flea beetles munching on an unidentified small tree in my garden. Can anyone advise me whether this needs action, or should I live and let live?! The mystery tree is next to blackcurrants and gooseberries. Thanks by Pamela14

06/05/2013 14:06:16

by Pamela14

How to get rid of 'Flea beetles'?

I have an attack of flea beetles on my aubergine plants. Luckily, I have noticed it before the leaves are completely eaten. What's the best 'organic' solution. Will garlic spray help? I'd give the garlic spray a go - seems to deter most pests by mudlark

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10/06/2012 01:45:03

by Mary Lowry-Martin

Talkback: Flea beetle

On my allotment i find that flea beetles are not as selective as your article suggests. They love a wide range of plants from radishes to turnips. I had never heard of them before working on the allotment.What would interupt their life cycle - apart by valerie1

24/11/2011 15:29:53

by bellamax

rocket being eaten

. Any help would be much appreciated as this is our first year attempting to grow anything. thanks Flea beetles? http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/problems/veg-and-herbs/flea-beetle/398.html Thanks for the speedy reply Kate, It certainly looks like by vendee

20/08/2012 09:54:16

by Italophile

Leeks

My leeks are suffering from an attack of reddish/brown beetles 3mmx1mm give or take, they tunnel into the top one or two layers working downwards, if I remove these layers the leeks are perfectly viable and very tasty. I have gone through my by Ken Smith

09/03/2013 11:53:49

by Ken Smith

Mites in seeds

in the container-I am not sure these beetles will infect the germination of the seeds-the other alternative is to throw them away-not what you want to do? Could they be flea beetles? Would freeziing for a while help? I've no idea if it would but I know it's advised by Lokelani

25/07/2012 19:32:49

by Lokelani

Talkback: Fox trot

, increasing the numbers of flies breeding in the dung. Cats and dogs treated with anti-flea medicines may also have dung less readily removed by the eager beetles, which find themselves poisoned instead. Fox dung, unpolluted by toxic chemicals, is a valuable by PaulS

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28/11/2011 18:37:48

by Helen111

Aubergines being eaten

Can anyone help me find out what is eating my aubergine leaves. There are no holes so assuming it isn't flea beetle. What ever is eating it is eating all round the edges until no more leave is left. It's in a mini greenhouse with PVC cover. I have by lucy33

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19/06/2012 11:27:59

by lucy33

Talkback: Allotment planning

which are so productive and versatile in the kitchen.Rocket is always difficult because it is so attractive to flea beetle.What is this fashion for "raised beds" about? Several allotment holders on our site are doing it using six inch wide gravel boards by sarahs pond life

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28/11/2011 18:37:55

by rebeccarsim

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28/11/2011 18:30:10

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