Many of our vegetable crops are attacked by one or more species of flea beetles (Figure 1). All species do similar types of damage, chewing small holes in the leaves. Damage is most important on young plants or transplants, so growers should watch young plants carefully. Fortunately, flea beetles are easy to control. Sevin®, the pyrethroids, and many other products will provide excellent control.
Figure 1. Flea beetles on a brassica plant (Photo by John Obermeyer)