Beanfly

Pests Guide

Signs of the Pest

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Young leave show a number of punctured and light yellow spots on the upper side, especially on the leaves closest to the bottom of the plant.

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Beanfly larvae mine through leaf stalks and stems, which later appear as silvery curved stripes.

Solutions to the Pest

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Don't plant beans next to older crops of the same variety, and leave as much distance between plants as possible

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During early growth (2-3 weeks after germination), Cover roots with mulch (i.e banana leaves, rice straw, or grass)

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Monitor for damage and control 4-5 weeks after germination

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After the harvest collect, bury or burn crop debri