How to Get Rid of Beetles on Bean Plants Naturally
Humans aren't the only creatures who enjoy beans; beetles do as well, which is why you may find the bugs occupying your bean plants. Beetles can chew holes in the plant, which is why many gardeners seek ways to remove them from their gardens. Although using pesticides is typically effective, pesticides are also potentially dangerous, and are loaded with chemicals that sit on the vegetables. However, there are effective organic methods of getting rid of beetles that won't cause harm to you or the environment. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Spray the bugs with water. A strong blast of water from your harden hose is usually enough to knock the beetles off the plants and onto the ground. Spray them on the ground to push them out of the garden.
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Pick the beetles off your bean plant with tweezers. The beetles should be fairly easy to grasp because of their large size. Place the beetles inside a lidded container and relocate them to another area of your yard, or drop them into a bucket of soapy water to kill them. Place additional containers or your bucket under the plant when collecting, since beetles often fall from disturbed plants.
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Place sticky traps on the soil around your bean plants. The beetles will become trapped in the sticky adhesive as they walk across the material. Discard the filled traps in the garbage can, and replace them until beetle collection stops.
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Tips & Warnings
Prevent beetles from infesting your bean plants by waiting until early to mid June to plant the beans. Planting at this time will prevent adult beetles that were present in the winter from terrorizing your plants.
Pick the beetles from your plants between noon and 4 p.m. This is when they typically can be found feasting on your plants.
Sticky traps are often found at hardware and home improvement stores.
References
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