Leaf Beetles
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Leaf Beetles
Intro & Fun Fact:
Brightly coloured beetles that chew holes in leaves.
Fun fact: Some species are metallic and quite beautiful—but destructive!
Why they exist:
- Soft-leaved plants like beans or potatoes
- Warm weather
- Dense vegetation
- Few natural predators
- Overripe fruit or weeds nearby
Prevention tips:
- Rotate crops
- Remove weeds
- Handpick adults
- Use neem oil or insecticidal soap
- Attract birds and frogs