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    i noticed today that my bb as lanty of ants surrying around. and seem to be looking a bit depressed. any ideas whats happening, i dont see any aphids so dont think its that but have noticed tiny black fly hovering around, and plus some of the flowers have fallen off without podding.
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    It's possible that the ants are sussing out the plants. Ants farm aphids so may be bringing eggs in and putting them on the broadbeans. Keep an eye out for them.
     
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