My beans have leafhoppers! Here's the scoop: nymphs and adults suck juices from stems and the underside of leaves leaving a mottled appearance on the topside of leaves. Leafhoppers are either green or brown, some have color bands on their wings. These creatures are small and numerous. They have big, strong hind legs and jump like crazy when disturbed. They excrete honeydew as they are feeding, just like aphids do. Their toxic saliva causes leaves to distort with crinkled, warty or rolled edges. Some leafhoppers can spread viruses from plant to plant. Insecticidal soap will work on nymphs, neem or pyrethrins will control adults. It looks like my bean leaves have nymphs hanging-out underneath. I'm reaching for the insecticidal soap right now!
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Hey! Your blog is great...I visited both websites too...I'm going to send the honey site to my friend who is on the slow food project board...
we are slowly working on our vegie garden...have some seeds started and will soon plant a combo of plant from seed and nursery...
Thanks Cindy! Aren't veggie gardens wonderful? I love what the seaasons bring.
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