TINY TERRORS. Flea beetles are a common garden pest, but there are ways to limit the damage. Photo courtesy of Maryland State Cooperative Extension The living world always exists in dynamic balance.

Flea beetles can wreak havoc in the garden. These insects are recognized by their tiny, shiny bodies that are about the size of a sesame seed. They are typically black, bronze, or a dark metallic blue ...

Flea beetles are tiny pests that feed on a variety of garden plants. “Flea beetles can cause a lot of damage on edible and ornamental plants,” says Alejandro Del-Pozo, PhD, assistant professor and ...

A flea beetle infestation in the garden is serious, but you don't have to rid them with chemicals. This fossilized material is one of nature's best solutions.

I'm seeing small black bugs eating pinhole-sized holes through the leaves of my eggplant. How do I treat this problem? A: That's the work of flea beetles, the bane of eggplants. Flea beetles are tiny ...