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Leaves have holes and discoloration on leaves

17 years ago

I recently discovered some small green caterpillars on my tomato plants, so I got some safer 3-1 to take care of the little buggers. The problem is that now, while the bugs are gone I see that the leaves have some brown spots on them, particularily on the vein area of the leaf. I have no idea what is causing this.

I think it may be because I was a little overzealous with the safer, but I don't know. Any ideas? There's a picture below of one of the leaves.

Thanks so much,

Harold

San Diego, CA

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Comments (3)

srburk
17 years ago
That does resemble burn--whether from the Safer or perhaps the wind, I can't tell.
torquill
17 years ago
Yeah, looks like a little burn. The good news is, it shouldn't get any worse. :)

If you spray with Safer again in future, try to make sure that you do it when the weather isn't really hot, and do it in the evening. That should help you avoid any burn from the soap.

--Alison
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torquill
17 years ago
Ah, I just realized -- the Safer 3-in-1 has more than just soap in it, so burn is a little more likely. I was wondering why soap would burn like that.

Just be careful about when you spray it, as I mentioned above. :)

--Alison

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