Squash bugs or stink bugs on my tomatoes??
I've never had this happen before. seems as though they're eating my tomatoes. GRR. I just went out there and picked everything that is starting to turn, bc by golly things are FINALLY starting to turn! finally! yet, the lat 5 tomatoes I let ripen fully on the vine got eaten holes and I find these bugs on them every time. Must be the bugs right? anyone have this happen before?
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Same here, though less in number than last year (so far anyway -- knock on wood). They go after peppers too. Every day I move the fruits around or water the plants to get the buggers to move up so I can catch them -- thy are good at hiding.
They're quick to jump off so having a container of soapy water is a good idea.
ALSO I'm finding nymphs with the adults almost every time. These are soft and easy to squish and Leo will succumb to soapy water spray unlike the hard-shelled adults.
(I'm also finding harlequin bugs and their nymphs on kale, Brussel sprouts, nd cabbage. )
They're quick to jump off so having a container of soapy water is a good idea.
ALSO I'm finding nymphs with the adults almost every time. These are soft and easy to squish and Leo will succumb to soapy water spray unlike the hard-shelled adults.
(I'm also finding harlequin bugs and their nymphs on kale, Brussel sprouts, nd cabbage. )
Interesting! hmmm. I think I should go out with a bucket, but you're right, they're sure fast!applestar wrote:Same here, though less in number than last year (so far anyway -- knock on wood). They go after peppers too. Every day I move the fruits around or water the plants to get the buggers to move up so I can catch them -- thy are good at hiding.
They're quick to jump off so having a container of soapy water is a good idea.
ALSO I'm finding nymphs with the adults almost every time. These are soft and easy to squish and Leo will succumb to soapy water spray unlike the hard-shelled adults.
(I'm also finding harlequin bugs and their nymphs on kale, Brussel sprouts, nd cabbage. )
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