21.03.2013 Views

Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops

Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops

Biologically-based insect pest management in solanaceous crops

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Flea Beetles as Tomato Pests<br />

Flea beetle (several species)<br />

Appearance<br />

•Small, sh<strong>in</strong>y black beetles<br />

•H<strong>in</strong>d legs enlarged for jump<strong>in</strong>g<br />

•Overw<strong>in</strong>ter as adults<br />

•2 generations per year<br />

Damage<br />

•Adults chew small circular holes<br />

•Can kill small plants<br />

•Larvae <strong>in</strong> soil are not damag<strong>in</strong>g

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!