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The effect of fennel and coriander intercropping with broad bean (Vicia faba L.), cv. White Hangdown on the degree of leaf and nodule damage caused by Sitona was studied in 2009–2010. The degree of damage caused by Sitona beetles to broad bean leaves was much higher in 2009. No significant influence of intercropping with fennel or coriander on the percentage of leaves damaged by the beetles was recorded. In 2009 broad bean intercropping with the above mentioned herbs favoured Sitona feeding in the initial period of plant development, since larger consumed areas were observed and consequently a higher loss of leaf blade. On the other hand, in 2010 greater injuries to nodules caused by Sitona larvae was recorded in broad bean intercropped with fennel or coriander.