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catalpa bean issue #594278

Asked September 03, 2019, 9:10 PM EDT

hi ~ the beans this year are coming out curvy + with what looks like are borer holes..? any ideas? I have two younger catalpa trees nearby which I hope I can keep in good health...

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

According to the University of California, there are few insects that bother catalpa but there are aphids and mealybugs. Neither will affect the health of your trees.  http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/catalpa.html
Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied September 04, 2019, 10:04 PM EDT

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