Allotments 4 All

Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: lalilala on June 21, 2009, 19:06:44

Title: Black fly
Post by: lalilala on June 21, 2009, 19:06:44

I am plagued with black fly. They are on my new runner beans, also had to give up on spring broad beans as also devastated by them. Neighbouring plots not affected. I am feeling victimised. Any solutions to my problem out there?

Title: Re: Black fly
Post by: petengade on June 21, 2009, 19:18:49

I blast them off with the hose, the fall breaks their legs, it must do as they are not back .........................Yet :D

Title: Re: Black fly
Post by: lalilala on June 21, 2009, 19:20:35

nope can't do that as on lotti. thanks for the tip.

Title: Re: Black fly
Post by: Flighty on June 21, 2009, 19:30:06

Ozboz welcome to A4A! This recent thread on black fly may be of help to you

http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,52698.0.html

Title: Re: Black fly
Post by: amphibian on June 23, 2009, 20:04:30

My broad beans were plastered, I sprayed them with an agricultural soap, my broadies are now romping away again, I haven't even had to nip the tops off yet.

I've got lots of cleavers on my allotment, the blackfy seem to prefer them now.