Hopping Brown Bugs In Flower Bed - Knowledgebase Question

Northampton, PA
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Question by chichgens2_
April 28, 2000
I have very small brown bugs that "hop" in my east facing front flower bed. They skeletonized my marigolds, and although I sprayed with several insecticides, nothing worked.


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Answer from NGA
April 28, 2000
Based on your description I suspect you are seeing flea beetles, tiny insects about 1/16th of an inch long that "hop", although it is a bit unusual to find them eating marigolds. You might try a repellent such as a garlic or neem based spray. Also, remove any neighboring weeds and make sure to clean up well in the late fall to remove any sheltering places for them to overwinter.

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