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Tomato Pests & Diseases

Leaf Footed Bugs

18 years ago

I see a few leaf footed bugs, brown stink bugs, on my Sungold Tomatoes every time I pick them. I can't see that they're doing much harm. Does anyone have any experience with these? My Extension Site lists them as a pest, but doesn't seem too worried about them. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Tony

Comments (2)

hunter_tx
18 years ago
I've had leaf footed bugs for the past two years. I haven't noticed any damage from them so far. I also have stink bugs which do cause damage. I catch and kill every stink bug I can.
Mrs H
RIsherwood
18 years ago
I have had them on my tomatos they got so bad that i was foced to reach for the synectic chemical to control. sevin worked
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