The Biggest Tomato Plant Pests and How to Get Rid of Them - Country Living

Stink Bugs (family Pentatomidae) suck liquids from plants, typically the fruits. They have distinctive shield-shaped or oval-ish bodies that are about 3/4" long and wide with six legs, a marbled pattern on the body, and lighter-colored bands on the antennae.

"They cause bleach-like spots or starburst marks on fruit, and the flesh becomes corky underneath," says Bertone. As you'd guess, they emit a strong odor if crushed.

What to do: Look for clusters of light green eggs on the undersides of leaves, and crush them.

If they've already hatched, you can try pesticides such as spinosad or neem oil but most products are not totally effective. Hand pick adults, if you can catch them before they drop to the ground, and submerse in soapy water.

More: How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs from Your Home

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