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Leaf-Footed Bugs on Tomatoes: Identification and Control

Leaf-footed bugs (coreids) pierce tomato fruit, leaving yellow spots and potentially spreading disease. Adults are hard to kill organically; hand-pick with gloves or use carbaryl (Sevin).

Next year: Watch for bright red nymphs in June. Spray them early with insecticidal soap for easier control.

See Urban IPM and MSU Cares for details.

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