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Beans

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Bean fly

The bean stems and stalks are swollen and cracked. Young plants wilt, and old plants break easily.

Solution

Remove the affected pods.

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White Fly

Fine yellow mottling of upper leaves. Masses of small white insects fly from plant when disturbed

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Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Unique organically certified pyrethrum and plant-based oil combination insecticide, with twin modes of action against garden pests.
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Thrips

Pods are twisted and distorted, may be lumpy and have rusty marks near stalk end

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Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Yates Nature's Way Organic Citrus, Vegie & Ornamental Spray

Unique organically certified pyrethrum and plant-based oil combination insecticide, with twin modes of action against garden pests.
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Rust

Orange and red pustules on leaves or stems, which break open and release masses of spores.

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Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray

Yates Nature's Way Fungus Spray

Protects against a very wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases. It is formulated from copper and sulfur, which are naturally occurring compounds.
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Mites

Leaves have a yellow or mottled appearance. Large infestations create masses of spidery webs.

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Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Concentrate

Yates Nature's Way Vegie Insect Spray Natrasoap - Concentrate

A fast acting broad spectrum insecticide based on natural, low toxic and organic ingredients. It controls by contact action.
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No flowers or pods

Leaves only, no flowers or pods

Solution: Feed with a complete fertiliser, like Yates Thrive Natural Fish Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.

For broad beans, no pods can be as a result of cool conditions or lack of bees for pollination

Solution: Cool weather will encourage flowering and pod set. Plant bee attracting plants in the garden

For other beans, hot conditions can reduce pod numbers

Solution: In warm areas try sowing beans during cooler spring and autumn months.

Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate

Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate

A complete plant food enriched with natural fish, seaweed, humates, molasses and more - boosted with NPK to improve plant and soil vitality.

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