Pesty Pest
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Pesty Pest
I have the smallest black bugs that are infesting several of my tomato plants and a datura plant in proximity. They are very hard to see in the picture but several are on the middle leaf on the rightmost branch. They do not fly when I knock them off. Fortunately they are primarily attacking my weakest extra plants but are eating holes in the leaves. I will murder the heavily infected plants and am looking for a recommended treatment. Also, should I treat the unaffected plants.


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- Shule
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Re: Pesty Pest
Those look like flea beetles. The picture quality is good enough that you can zoom in to see them well. @Traveler Want me to post a screenshot zoomed in?
Location: SW Idaho, USA
Climate: BSk
USDA hardiness zone: 6
Elevation: 2,260 feet
Climate: BSk
USDA hardiness zone: 6
Elevation: 2,260 feet
- Spike
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Re: Pesty Pest
OH How horrible 

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- MissS
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Re: Pesty Pest
You have flea beetles eating your plant. They are pesky little creatures for sure. Neem, DE and such are effective on them. Some plant radishes as a distractant because they devour radishes.
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Re: Pesty Pest
Shule,
I can see them well now by simply zooming out from this website. I will start with MissS' suggestion of neem oil. Thanks
I can see them well now by simply zooming out from this website. I will start with MissS' suggestion of neem oil. Thanks