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ants, aphids, and good bug or bad bug?

Just as my yard-long beans began to bloom in earnest and set fruit, I noticed ants on them. At first I thought they might be doing something useful, like pollinating or opening the blossoms, so I left them alone. But now I see that they're farming aphids. Every time I get rid of the aphids, the ants bring more. The ends of the vines and some of the baby beans are dying. How do I get rid of these pests without poisoning my food?

Also there are the 4-6 green beetles(?) on the bean plants. They're about 1/2 inch long and have a "shell" that's shaped like a turtle. Good or bad? They'd disappeared by the time I got back with my camera.

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