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Managing red-headed flea beetles in pots with nematodes: a new video tutorial

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Cassie Russell

Red-headed flea beetle got you down last year? If you have potted plants that are celebrating a birthday in your nursery, simply spraying for adults in July often isn’t enough to limit their damage. A brand new video has just … Continue reading →

Posted in Insects, IPM | Tagged container growing, container pests, Heterorabditis bacteriophora, IPM for red headed flea beetle, IPM with nematodes, IQDHO, nematode applications, nursery crops IPM, Nursery IPM, red headed flea beetle, RHFB, RHFB management | Leave a comment

Understanding and Managing the Red-headed Flea Beetle

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Cassie Russell

It’s already that time of summer… the return of the red-headed flea beetle. The red-headed flea beetle (Systena frontalis) can be a significant pest in nurseries, particularly affecting container-grown ornamental plants. Adult beetles tend to emerge in late June to … Continue reading →

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Managing red-headed flea beetles in pots with nematodes: a new video tutorial

Understanding and Managing the Red-headed Flea Beetle

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