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Pest and Disease of Broad Beans
APHIDS The signs of an aphid attack on broad beans are misshapen leaves which curl up at the edges. Bad attacks will also leave a gooey substance especially around the growing tips. To avoid or lessen any attack spray the plants with derris which is a natural insecticide. pinch out the growing tips of the stems to reduce the amount of food for aphids. Click here for our main article on aphid treatment. Broad Beans though, will withstand a very large attack by aphids with little damage to the beans. The pods may well be covered in a gooey mess but don't give up on them. Water from a watering can will go a long way to clear the worst of the aphids. MICE |