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Old 26-07-2010, 09:09 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Jill Bell[_3_] Jill Bell[_3_] is offline
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Default Bloody blackfly!

On 25/07/2010 22:55, alan.holmes wrote:
My runner beans are covered with the damned things, I've tried spraying them
with soapy water but is doesn't seem to have killed them!

So, what is the real solution?

Alan



Grow nasturtiums nearby - they're covered in blackfly, but the runner
beans are clean - tho by next week they'll probably be covered too!!!
Jill