[Ice]

i wait till the 1st pods appear, when plant typically 3/4foot high

I do too and/or the first blackflies.

[Junie]

I have beans that I planted in the autumn, getting quite a goo crop, but now have the dreaded blackfly, but not on the tips but further down and all over the smaller beans, I do not really know what to do about them - any ideas - I want to be as organic as possible.  Thanks

[Avon]

Thanks, luckily I only let two be nipped out yesterday - will take your advice and wait.