[JoshP]

Noticed the first infestation of black bean aphid on my beans today here in Lincolnshire. Has anyone else seen any yet?

[AnneB]

No. None here.  I do grow Wizard field beans though, rather than standard broad beans.  I think Wizard are hardier and more resistant to pests

[Salmo]

Some on a neighbouring plot today. First noticed ants were busy and then inspected closer and saw the aphids.

[Trikidiki]

Not yet, but expecting them any time soon.

Brass syringe at the ready to blast them off.

[Tracybutton]

Yup , gave them a blast with fairy liquid last week and they have jiggered off 

[Vagabond]

This is my first year of veggie growing so I have a lot to learn... but I've heard about the dreaded black aphids so I'm keeping a beady eye on my broad beans. No signs of infestation yet - in fact my plants look amazing.
If it happens - is washing up liquid the preferred method?

[Salmo]

This is my first year of veggie growing so I have a lot to learn... but I've heard about the dreaded black aphids so I'm keeping a beady eye on my broad beans. No signs of infestation yet - in fact my plants look amazing.
If it happens - is washing up liquid the preferred method?

Or, if they already have enough flowers/beans, pinch out the soft growing tips.

[Tracybutton]

This is my first year of veggie growing so I have a lot to learn... but I've heard about the dreaded black aphids so I'm keeping a beady eye on my broad beans. No signs of infestation yet - in fact my plants look amazing.
If it happens - is washing up liquid the preferred method?

Well I reckon anything that you can wash the plates you eat your food off won't do us any harm, so much better than insecticide which I wouldn't fancy licking my plate clean after it had been washed in it