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Tomato Pests & Diseases

Help! What do I have?

9 years ago

Hi! Only my 3rd year growing tomatoes but I have never seen these before. I wonder if they are aphids, but they don't seem to look like bugs and they are white not green. How do I get rid of them without using poison? Just one of my plants is affected, it is an heirloom variety. The others, bigger boy and Sweet 100, are not affected. Thanks!

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jean001a
9 years ago
My guess: cast skins of aphids. If so, likely also have aphids -- live ones.
GeorgiaStreak
9 years ago
Whiteflies? The photo is a little blurry, but that would be my answer. Of course, I don't mind blaming anything on an aphid because they are definitely a pain, too. LOL

Just do a search for an organic control for whiteflies and aphids. You don't have to use a harsh chemical to get rid of them.
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jean001a
9 years ago
Whiteflies live on the undersides of leaves.

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