Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Posts: 63
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Very small tomato blossom bug
I have started vibrating my tomato blossoms with a toothbrush, and it seems to work. When I gather pollen for cross pollination, a few very small bugs fall out. Is this a bad thing?
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
Posts: 38,539
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Posts: 63
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Very funny. You have a good sense of humor.
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Posts: 63
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Why did u decide to spy on me?
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
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No really I am asking about a real insect bug not a CIA bug.  I Googled tiny bugs in tomato blossom and couldn't come up with anything definitive. No spying here.  Worth |
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Posts: 63
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Ditto.
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Den of Drunken Fools
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Thanks.
What do they look like? I have never had a tiny bug come out of a blossom before. Can you take a picture of them? Worth |
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Posts: 63
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They are are about the size of a human hair, probably smaller, maybe 3 millimeters long. I do know how to post picture yet. I keep wanting to swat them, but it wipes away the pollen. They move pretty quickly to be so small.
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 1,413
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Posts: 63
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What kind of tomato is that?
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 1,413
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Kellogg's Breakfast
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2008
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 1,212
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It could be Thrips, Psyilids or spider mites to name a few. All can be bad news. Thrips are known vectors for TSVW, a major problem if you get it. Pictures would be helpful in a diagnosis. Most of these can be controlled, but early is key. Here is a reference you might look at. http://ucipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7429.html
Good luck. Dewayne Mater |
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2008
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 1,212
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If it is thrips, and they look to me like what you've described, a few can be a big problem. (they look different magnified, fyi). That problem is, they transmit TSWV and because they chew up the plant and suck on it, they are apparently very successful at transmitting disease, if they have it. Spinosad will kill them and is relatively less harmful than other sprays. You must repeat again within a week though, as their off spring will return. There are other control measures that are less harmful, like green lacewings I believe. Whatever you are comfortable with. Google thrip control and you'll see the options.
DM |
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10
Posts: 9,283
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What color are they? Do they have wings?
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June 10, 2014
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Posts: 63
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Thanks so much. It is better to be safe than sorry. I have some seven, but it am going to try Neem oil with Dr Bronner's soap. It is not harmful to bees, and is a natural substance.
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