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Black Bean Aphid

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Black Bean Aphid 

an insect of the order Homoptera, family Aphididae; a pest of sugar beets, horsebeans, kidney beans, and other crops. It is the same thing as the sugar-beet aphid.



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Keep an eagle eye out for black bean aphids in June and treat accordingly.
While studying interactions between black bean aphids and their associated bacteria, York researchers discovered an intriguing new category of organism that they dubbed "Jekyll and Hyde" bacteria.
The black bean aphid is the most damaging of broad bean pests, stunting growth and distorting pods, while aphids can also damage carrots, lettuce and potatoes.
 
 
 
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