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Flea beetles!

19 years ago

Hi,

Is anyone battling flea beetles? They are thick this year. I am going to try a nematode for the first time, it was recommended to apply it in the Fall and then again next Spring - probably over most of my mulch beds. Are there beneficial beetles that are harmed by applying it? I couldn't find any info. I would hate to suppress Lady Bugs and end up with a huge aphid outbreak next year. Ufff.

Any other ideas? I can live with some damage, but would like to take it down a notch. Between thrips and flea beetles, the garden is looking battered. I have not done any overhead watering in the yard, and read that it may help with the thrips. It would explain why the pot ghetto roses look so good - they are blasted off with a hose daily. I might sneak out this evening and hit the roses with a little bit of soap and water blasted on them with the hose and a siphonject.

Thanks!

Michelle

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