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Runner beans,infestation.

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Bob flemming, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. Bob flemming

    Bob flemming Gardener

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    Morning all Bob flemming here, Some of my runner beans have large amounts of black flys/insects on them,I have started to spray with Derris (i think thats the name) but they are still there,are these flys going to ruin my crop or am i being over worried,?:confused:
     
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    If you have lots of them they will ruin your crop :mad:, so you need to do something. When you spray make sure you get underneath the leaves, the little blighters like it under there.
     
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    You may have got them all. They might just be dead but sticking to the plants. Have a close look. Then you can use your hose to wash them off.

    I'm keeping a close eye on my runners because the field behind us has broad beans and they are covered in blackfly :eek:

    I don't use any chemicals but just hose them off but that method means checking them every day.
     
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