scyap wrote:
As an occasional visitor to this site, I hope you will excuse me if this was
discussed before.

I have grown a few long beans (probably also known as snake beans). While
they are just fruiting, much of the beans are now covered with small dark
fly-like pests on the beans as well as the tender parts of the vines. As I
wish to consume the beans (if any are left), I am afraid to apply pesticides
which may be harmful for consumption. Appreciate some advice as to the
appropriate type of pesticide. Thank You.

SC Yap



You need an insecticide that is listed for use on vegetables, with an
appropriate "days to harvest" number (low number for beans, zero if you
can find it.) Off-the-top-of-my-head, I'd guess Rotenone, sevin, or
malathion. Rotenone is "organic" if that means anything to you.

I'm not familiar with the new insecticides being produced by Bayer; I
don't think I trust them yet, but you might want to look into them.

Best regards,
Bob