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Potato flea beetles: Biology and control
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Potato flea beetles: Biology and control

Arthur L. Antonelli and Roy M. Davidson
Extension bulletin (Washington State University. Cooperative Extension), 1198E., Washington State University Extension
06/2001
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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/5251
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Abstract

Flea beetles. Potatoes--Diseases and pests--Washington (State)
Found mostly in potato and tomato crops of western Washington, the potato flea beetle also attacks many other crops. Two species are of major concern, the tuber flea beetle, Epitrix tuberis, and the western potato flea beetle, E. subcrinata. Describes life cycle, damage, and control. Photographs demonstrate their effect on plants. NOTE: Check labels before using chemical agents. 2 pages.

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