INDUSTRY RESEARCH
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pest of container nursery ornamentals since approximately 2007, the redheaded flea beetle (RHFB) (Systena frontalis) eats holes in the foliage of broadleaf container ornamental plants, reducing their marketability. In 2021, I conducted a nursery research trial comparing three rates of Mallet 0.5G insecticide containing imidacloprid, a systemic neonicotinoid insecticide, to test its effectiveness in reducing damage from this insect.
Incorporating Granular Imidacloprid to Reduce Red-Headed Flea Beetle Injury By Danny Lauderdale
Area Specialized Agent, Nursery and Greenhouse North Carolina State University Extension danny_lauderdale@ncsu.edu
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