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Old 25-02-2004, 05:39 PM
martin
 
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Default Bean weevil - Acanthoscelides obtectus

On Wed, 25 Feb 2004 11:08:40 +0000, David Rance
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On Wed, 25 Feb 2004, martin wrote:

But was it Acanthoscelides obtectus? From what I've read they will
attack only beans (of all sorts) and peas.


perhaps it would be a good idea to contact MAFF?


Ah, that's good idea, Martin.

Actually I remembered this morning that I have a friend that works at
DEFRA. I've emailed him and await his reply.


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