Synopsis: It started innocently. During the late 1800's, thousands of immigrants from northern Europe flooded into the Midwest and areas of southern Canada. Mixed in with the grain seed they brought with them were the seeds of leafy spurge. With no natural enemies, leafy spurge quickly established and dominated vast areas. One of the most effective weapons to combat this enormous problem is a small insect called a flea beetle. This program shows how to apply a systematic approach for inventorying, collecting, releasing, and monitoring flea beetles.
