Runner Bean - Pest or what?

cooperman · « **on:** July 10, 2008, 16:06 »

My runner beans have a a very small black shiny beetle in amongst the flowers - its about 1.5mm long and roundish. I have a tiny bit of blackfly but spray these off with soap, but the beetles persist... any ideas?

DD. · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2008, 16:40 »

Sounds like pollen beetle.

They do little damage & can actually assist in the pollination of the bean.

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0802/pollen_beetle.asp

cooperman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2008, 17:15 »

many thanks

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