bugs keep eating up my tomato plants and i need something to make them stop its really anoying because i was so exited about my plants and now they're getting eaten up PLEASE HELP! :- )
What bug killers are good for tomato plants?
It depends on what is eating them. There are "vegetable dusts" that you puff onto there which kill the bugs that bit holes in the leaves as well as a lot of other common ones. If leaves are being consumed very quickly, look for a giant caterpillar ("tomato hornworm") that is light green. If you see one pick it off with a tweezer and squash it. Between those two actions you should be in good shape.
Reply:While there are a variety of insecticides available the best ones to buy are the organic ones. Any local nursery in your town will have them for sale. I mean, you have no control over what is sprayed on tomatoes you buy at the supermarket so if you go through the trouble of growing your own you might as well do some research as to what you like to spray on yours. Read the labels on all packaging. If you have an organic farmers market where you live ask there too. If you don't want to use any pesticides at all you better be very diligent and inspect your plants daily.
Reply:Hi,
For tomatoes I would recommend Insecticidal Soap. It is a very safe alternative for food crops.
You can get it at all Home Depot, Lowes or garden centers.
Just mix up a solution, apply per package directions and make sure you spray with a hand sprayer both the top and the bottom of the leaves.
Spray once and then spray again in 7 -10 days. If it rains you will need to spray again.
Once again, Insecticidal Soap is environmentally friendly and in most cases fruit can be harvested as soon as one day from an application.
But again, always, read and follow package directions.
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Reply:Homemade and/or natural remedies in links.
Reply:die bug!
is cheap and easy to apply.
Reply:Soap water is what is needed. Not detergent. Natural soap.
Reply:I use Sevin Dust for insect problems.
vacuum deodorizer
Monday, May 11, 2009
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