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WE got hit with tomato worms this week.

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I don’t know what kind you’ve got, but FIRST time EVER, I have worms in my tomatoes. THIS is what they are .... I actually saw one last night - before, it was just ‘holes’ in the tomatoes. I had to dispose of some beautiful tomatoes - gave them to my SIL for her chickens (they love tomatoes) so at least they’re not going to waste. I need to take a closer look at the plants today & see if I can spot any worms/eggs. I do have some Neem oil, so I could spray that, but we’ve had daily T-storms the last couple of days & the Neem oil has to be reapplied after a rain.

Holes in Tomatoes? How to Kill Tomato Fruitworms
https://www.hiddenspringshomestead.com/how-to-kill-tomato-fruitworms/

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“Cheap” insecticidal soap from the article I posted earlier in the thread (comment #17). I use Dr. Bronner’s ‘Baby Mild’ soap, will get some ‘regular’ and try this soap - cheaper than Neem oil!

Materials

5 TBSP Castile Soap
1 Gallon Water

Tools

Garden Sprayer

Instructions

Fill sprayer with 1 gallon of water
Add Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap
Shake to mix well
Spray directly on stems, leaves (top and bottom) and fruit

Notes

Spray every 5-7 days and after each rain.