Something is eating my newly sprouted pole beans
gavia_immer
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aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
8 years agoRelated Discussions
Pests eating on cucumber & pole bean leaves
Comments (6)The black things are caterpillar poop. I am investigating the best way to get rid of them right now as I have the same problem. Turn the leaves over and you will see little green caterpillars that are the same color as the leaf. I did not see them until the 3rd time I was looking and they are all over...I have to do something fast, and I'm not sure I can be organic on this which really will bum me out. If I find something more out about this, I'll post up....See MoreProblems With my Purple Pole Beans
Comments (1)Caffenol, where are you located? My best guess would be Mexican bean beetles, or Japanese beetles. The MBB look similar to lady bugs; if you have them, you would probably find some adults, and their larvae (the most destructive stage) would be present on the underside of the leaves. photos of MBB in all stages Note that the MBB adult has a red thorax, while ladybugs have a black thorax. Ladybug larvae - the good guys - are orange & black. The black Japanese beetles only attack leaves as adults, and if you have them, they would probably be present in large numbers. photo They are mostly found east of the Mississippi....See Moresomething eating my beans
Comments (2)Grubex is intended for use on residential lawns. Better check to see if it is OK for food crops. Jim...See MoreHoly beans-what's eating my leaves?
Comments (4)There's no way to know for sure what kind of pests are eating your bean plants without seeing the insects or at least closely examining the damage. Below is a link to some UT Ag Ext Service publications that may be of help. There are papers about garden pests about 1/3 of the way down the page. Have you tried simple insecticidal soap? Here is a link that might be useful: UT Ag Ext Service Publications...See MoreMacmex
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