They have a wide range of colour but those that attack eggplants are mostly black.
But as small as they are, you can see them using a naked eye.
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How to identify flea beetles on your eggplantĮggplant flea beetles are very small organisms ranging from 1/6 to 1/8 inches long. But before then, you need to have a proper diagnosis before prescribing control measures. This article focuses primarily on various ways you can control eggplant flea beetles without harsh using harsh substances. And this possess a much bigger risk to your plants. This injury can also stunt the growth of the plant or even kill seedlings.īut even worse, flea beetles have been known to transmit viral and bacterial infections. This happens when flea beetles injure your eggplant leaves by chewing small shot holes in them, which reduces the photosynthetic capability of the plant, which, in turn, can reduce the size, weight, and overall yield. In a recent research published in the Journal of Economic Entomology, eggplant flea beetle ( Epitrix fuscula) can cause up to 60% leaf damage with an equivalent of 40 – 60% loss in yield.
The larvae feed in 'mines' within the plant tissue and some sometimes, the larvae also feed on the plant roots. Most damage is caused by the adults feeding on the cotyledons, stems and young leaves leaving characteristic pits and small holes (shot-holing).
In this article, I am going to discuss 9 effective ways to get rid of the notorious bug naturally. Because let’s face it, flea beetles can severely hinder growth and stunt young plants and where the pest pressure is high, their feeding activity can result in unimaginable plant loss.
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