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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 →

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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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August 2, 2024 – Pest Updates

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Cassie Russell

It’s August already!? Anyone else wondering where July went? It’s continued to be a hot and humid summer, that’s for sure. Some plants have definitely been feeling the stress of the heat, but one things for sure: the insects are … Continue reading →

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