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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: small on July 17, 2010, 18:15:11

Title: flea beetle on rocket
Post by: small on July 17, 2010, 18:15:11
At least I assume it's flea beetle, every leaf full of tiny holes. (Can you be full of holes?)  I'm eating them just the same, but it's a bit off-putting for visitors. Has anyone got an organic solution please?
Title: Re: flea beetle on rocket
Post by: small on July 19, 2010, 21:14:18
I'm bumping this in the hope of getting a reply - or does everyone else just put up with it?
Title: Re: flea beetle on rocket
Post by: betula on July 19, 2010, 21:27:43
Rocket has always had this problem,I just eat the holes   ;D
Title: Re: flea beetle on rocket
Post by: davyw1 on July 19, 2010, 22:27:53
the fle beetle tend to jump to the soil when disturbed so you could try some fly catcher pads next the the plant and give it a shake. or a light dusting with ant powder