Runner Beans

[puzzled54]

Little black beetles on my runner bean leaves - not seen them before. Any advice? Thanks

[mightymouse]

More than likely to be blackfly aphids, just spray with diluted washing up liquid, they should disappear.

[ferlew]

Beetles, or insects......big difference.

[society]

Aren't beetles insects?

[puzzled54]

Beetles

[Chipchopper]

These tiny black beetles sound like pollen beetles which attack the flower and interfere with pollination.

Find a safe organic insecticide for use on food crops, otherwise a spray with soapy water or a good blast with the hose!

[carrust]

Could also be bean weevil. I've had 'em on my broad beans and apart from a few holey leaves they did no harm.

[puzzled54]

Thanks, suspect they are pollen beetles.