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JerryS

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Anyone have a suggestion about what malicious and deadly things I can do these guys? They've infested my tomatoes, with bunches like this on almost every ripening tomato. I don't know if they're eating them or just punching them. I presume they're some form of a stink bug. I was wondering about spraying, but they go straight for the fruit, and I don't know about spraying the fruit itself.

Also, the yellow color of the tomato: is that caused by the bugs, or is it something else? They're all like this.
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The stink bugs cause the yellow spots. I had the same thing last year. Hang on and i'll look up what takes care of the bugs....
 

If you have nettle in your area, cut some and soak it in water (about a pound of weed to a gallon of water) in a covered bucket until it's good and rank. Spray your stuff with that water.... Old folks here say it keeps bugs and lice away. Mix it a little weaker and water the plants with it for fertilizer.
 
Stink bugs cause spots and internal damage to tomato fruit by their feeding. Adults are shield-shaped and brown or green, with red, pink or yellow markings. They release an offensive odor when handled. Control weeds around the tomato patch, as these insects overwinter in such areas. Stink bug damage on green fruit appears as dark pinpricks surrounded by a light, discolored area. As fruit ripens, these spots may remain green or turn yellow. The tissue underneath is white and spongy. Cavities may form under the damaged skin.
 
Watch for them on your vine crops, squash , cantalopes, cucumbers and pumpkins . They work right around the hill and will kill the vines. Most any garden spray or dust will get them. Joe
 
Looks like them brown marmolated stink bugs, made in china, come over here in a Harbor freight pallet! I have heard that guinea hens likes them. There is research goin on, concerning the right kind of wavelength light to draw them to a bug zapper. Problem with them is, that they are not on anything, long enough for any kind of insecticide to work. Google to see if there are any new results. Also, don't plant a garden near the woods, specially if there are maples, and boxelders nearby.
 
Tomato Dust with carbaryl.
pests.. tomato grub {heliothis caterpillar} thrips,aphids,tomato mites, and other mites,cutworms,leafhoppers,green vegetable bugs, looper caterpillars,
Diseases..early blight [target spot]late blight,septoria leaf spot.

Incidentally it knocks the European wasp also.

critical comments.
dust in the early morning or evening when the air is still.start dust seedlings about 7 days after transplanting and repeat at 7-10 day intervals. Apply more frequently during rainy weather.Cover both upper and lower surfaces of the foilage.Avoid excessive application to seeding tomatoes.

Witholding period...Do not apply later than 3 days before harvest.

Dangerous to BEES

Warning... Avoid contact with the eyes and skin DO NOT inhale dust, wash hands after use.
 
Use some form of pyrethrin. Gets the bugs, but won't hurt you. It can be use in milkhouses, packing plants, and restaurants, so it won't kill you!
 
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