Here's a picture:
What are they, what do I use to kill them, and how do I keep them away?
I'm not averse to chemicals.
Thanks in advance,
Jay
Based upon intenet searches, they are definietly not stinkbugs or aphids. I wish the macro lens on my digital was better. My film SLR would get it, but I'm too lazy to burn a roll!
Oh, I don't know what zone, but I'm in Dallas. My cherry tomatos don't seem to have this problem.
Pyrethrins are low impact but effective. No residual effect.
John!
FriscoSoxFan wrote:
Stinkbugs or a derivative. Some liquid sevin should help to ward them off.
This looks like the damage of some sort of true bug (Hemiptera), possibly the tarnished plant bug or a close relative.
Pyrethroid-type insecticides recommended as the first choice (this is a non-selective insecticide and will wipe out beneficials as well as the pest). Sabadilla is a often recommended for 'true bug' control but may be hard to find. Soap sprays may offer some control. This site recommends some pesticides, but most of them sound like restricted use types:
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