Pest Management For Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes

 

 

 

Hey Guys, 
I hope everyone is doing well.

This follows on from our recent guide to growing heirloom cherry tomatoes. 

Managing pests effectively is crucial to maintaining healthy cherry tomato plants. Here are common pests and how to deal with them:

Pests/ Disease	Type	Symptom	Care/ Prevention
Aphids	Tiny, green or black insects that cluster on new growth.	curled leaves and sticky honeydew residue.	Use insecticidal soap or introduce ladybugs to control them.
Whiteflies	Small, white, moth-like insects that fly up when the plant is disturbed.	yellowing leaves and stunted growth.	Control with neem oil or yellow sticky traps.
Hornworms	Large green caterpillars that chew through leaves and fruits.	missing leaves and visible caterpillars.	Handpick and remove them or use Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) spray.
Blight	Fungal disease	Brown spots on leaves and fruits, wilting.	Prevent by avoiding overhead watering and ensuring good air circulation. Remove affected leaves immediately.
Fusarium Wilt	Fungal disease	Yellowing and wilting starting from the bottom leaves.	Use resistant varieties and avoid planting tomatoes in the same spot every year.
Powdery Mildew	Fungal disease	White, powdery spots on leaves.	Improve air circulation and use sulfur-based fungicides if necessary.