Since 1965, Florida has used the alligatorweed flea beetle to control invasive mats; once established, it can cause them to collapse within about 3 months

Discover how the alligatorweed flea beetle has effectively controlled invasive alligatorweed in Florida's waterways since 1965, offering a natural solution without chemicals or machinery. Learn about ...
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Gardening for You: Tiny, shiny, jumping flea beetles

Flea beetle damage. It begins with a tiny “shothole,” a hole straight through a leaf as if the leaf was poked with a tiny ice pick. Damage begins with a few holes then faint lacy patternings appear ...