Use of Pesticides on Edibles

[scyap]

As an occasional visitor to this site, I hope you will excuse me if this was discussed before.

I have grown a few long beans (probably also known as snake beans). While they are just fruiting, much of the beans are now covered with small dark fly-like pests on the beans as well as the tender parts of the vines. As I wish to consume the beans (if any are left), I am afraid to apply pesticides which may be harmful for consumption. Appreciate some advice as to the appropriate type of pesticide. Thank You.

SC Yap

[belly]

On Mon, 5 Jul 2004 19:26:29 +0800 in , "scyap" graced the world with this thought:

Try something like Safer's or other non-toxic pesticide. Take a look at your local nursery, they can send you the right direction.

[Penelope Periwinkle]

There are a whole host of products made for use on vegetables. If you're not sure, going to a nursery with a knowledgeable staff would be a good idea; but a bit more expensive than a big box store. Always read the label, even knowledgeable staff can get it wrong sometimes.

If you're of a do-it-yourself bent, you can try here for some suggestions

Penelope

[zxcvbob]

You need an insecticide that is listed for use on vegetables, with an appropriate "days to harvest" number (low number for beans, zero if you can find it.) Off-the-top-of-my-head, I'd guess Rotenone, sevin, or malathion. Rotenone is "organic" if that means anything to you.

I'm not familiar with the new insecticides being produced by Bayer; I don't think I trust them yet, but you might want to look into them.

Best regards, Bob