BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Field days have been scheduled at numerous North Dakota sites to collect and redistribute flea beetles that eat leafy spurge.

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said persons interested in acquiring the flea beetles to release on their own property can collect them from established populations at the field day sites.

“Leafy spurge continues to be one of North Dakota’s most difficult-to-control noxious weeds,” Goehring said. “Using the flea beetles for biological control, as part of an integrated pest management plan, has proven to be an effective tool in combating leafy spurge infestations.”

Field days are planned in Stutsman County at 1508 4th Street NW in Jamestown. The date and time have yet to be set.

Other planned days will be Wednesday, June 26 in Billings & Stark Counties. Other counties include Grant, Benson, and Morton at dates and times TBD.