Mexican Bean Beetle

[Angelina]

My bean plants (green bean and lima bean) have been decimated by what I think is the Mexican Bean Beetle, after doing some research. I have been spraying with Neem oil, but it didn't solve the problem. My question now is what about next year? Is there something I need to do to the soil in the garden to be sure that I won't always have this problem?

[rainbowgardener]

The main thing now is to immediately clear away the garden debris (dead plants, leaves, etc) when your garden is done for the season. The adults overwinter in plant debris.

[The Helpful Gardener]

[url=https://www.planetnatural.com/site/xdpy/kb/natural-pest-control-bt.html]BT var. san diego[/url] is effective for beetles ONLY; I like specific pesticides a lot (no innocent by-standers are harmed)...

HG