Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (w/ Pix)

Dewayne mater · July 7, 2015

I think TSWV is typically vectored by thrips. Do you have thrips? I used a new product for thrips this year on the recommendation of someone on Tville and after a 3rd application, I believe I eradicated them. Botanigard. WP22. Expensive, but, the 1 pound package goes a long ways at a rate of 3-4 tsp per gallon. It is considered organic. Might be another arrow in your quiver. I didn't use it for TSWV control, but because those buggers were destroying all of the flowers and therefor future fruit. TSWV prevention was just an awesome side effect.

Dewayne Mater

July 7, 2015	#11
Dewayne mater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,212	I think TSWV is typically vectored by thrips. Do you have thrips? I used a new product for thrips this year on the recommendation of someone on Tville and after a 3rd application, I believe I eradicated them. Botanigard. WP22. Expensive, but, the 1 pound package goes a long ways at a rate of 3-4 tsp per gallon. It is considered organic. Might be another arrow in your quiver. I didn't use it for TSWV control, but because those buggers were destroying all of the flowers and therefor future fruit. TSWV prevention was just an awesome side effect. Dewayne Mater