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Small, shotgun-like holes on young vegetable or flower transplants' leaves are a sign of black flea beetles. Cover young plants with a floating row cover or spray the plants with pyrethrum to control them.

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Do you know of a pet-safe means to prevent or reduce the fleas in my rather large yard? I tried nematodes on my lawn, but that didn't work. Daily yeast tablets and flea collars don't seem to repel them from my dog either. (answer). …

Source: The Old Farmer's Almanac