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    Tomatoes: how important is it to control black and green flies?

    I have been inspecting my toms and squishing any flies i find within them quite frequently, but it is becoming tiresome, especially as the plants are becoming bigger - is it really essential to continue squishing them?

    Also i notice the underside of some leaves have very tiny black bugs on them, like little specks of pepper. What are these, and how can i control them?

    Thanks!
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    You really do need to keep squishing - if you leave them they will multiply like crazy. The little black things could be baby blackfly.

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    • #3
      Oh i really hope they're not breeding; i'll be out there forever!

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      • #4
        Like every day, which is the best way to keep on top of the problems!!

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          Originally posted by ddiogyn View Post
          Also i notice the underside of some leaves have very tiny black bugs on them, like little specks of pepper. What are these, and how can i control them?

          Thanks!
          Aphid Poo ?
          You have to loose sight of the shore sometimes to cross new oceans

          I would be a perfectionist, but I dont have the time

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          • #6
            Babies ?

            Squish, I planted Marigolds with my toms (french ones specially smelly ! )
            no probs with critters so far.
            You have to loose sight of the shore sometimes to cross new oceans

            I would be a perfectionist, but I dont have the time

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            • #7
              Tagetes may prevent whitefly, but they have no effect on aphids. Yes, you need to keep squishing.

              Or, if you fancy letting them breed: tell us how you got on....
              All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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