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PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:30 pm 
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I got this picture of the bug that's eating my tomato plant (and tomatoes):

Anybody got any ideas on how to get rid of it?

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:32 pm 
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mmmm! guess I don't know how to put in a picture...

sigh :cry:


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:59 pm 
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I am strictly a novice, but I have had experience with that type of bug. It is a leaf hopper; you can always identify them by the flattened portion of leg at the base of their 'leg' above the 'foot'.

What I was successful with was insecticidal soap. You have to hit them directly, not just spray the plants; although I think that is a deterrent as well. But they are persistent, so you must be.

I'm sure there are others here that can help you as well.


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PostPosted: Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:46 am 
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That's a leaf-footed bug and I use Neem oil on them.

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