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Shining Flea Beetle on Vitex: Monitor Before Treating

These beetles were feeding on chaste tree, so they're herbivores. But don't spray until you see significant damage—natural enemies may keep them in check.

About Gardening: Willow Leaf Beetle Control on Tall Trees: Systemic Soil Treatment; Black Beetles Found in Furnace: Likely Click Beetles, Harmless; Identifying Tiny Beetles in the Bedroom; Jumping Bugs in Bathroom & Kitchen: Springtails; Flea Beetle Damage on Eggplant: Organic and Synthetic Controls; Hercules Beetle Identification: Male vs. Female and Fascinating Behaviors; Indoor Flea Control With a Baby: Vacuum Daily, Skip Sprays, Treat Dog and Yard; Land Planaria (Hammerhead Worm): Earthworm Predator; Polyphemus Moth: Giant Silk Moth of Eastern Forests; Flea Control: Three-Front Attack on Pet, Home, and Yard

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