CLOSED: small white fuzzy insect on tomato plants

mudbugz New Orleans, LA Aug 14, 2009

This insect (bug) showed up on my heirloom tomato plants and has shriveled up all new growth on the them. How to kill? I have sprayed a soap, pepper, garlic solution but did nothing to them. This is NOT a fly. There are no wings. HELP?

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helenchild Decatur, GA Aug 14, 2009

They look like mealie bugs. I would try an insecticial soap spray.
Helen

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 15, 2009

alcohol and water spray

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mudbugz New Orleans, LA Aug 28, 2009

Should that be rubbing alcohol?

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helenchild Decatur, GA Aug 28, 2009

Maybe vodka?

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Aug 28, 2009

lol, yes, rubbing alcohol....drinking the vodka while you apply is optional.

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mudbugz New Orleans, LA Jan 05, 2010

I tried alcohol & water but it didn't kill the white bugz. Anything else I might be able to use? Thanks.

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helenchild Decatur, GA Jan 05, 2010

Insecticidal soap - Safers brand is good.
Helen
Are your tomatoes still alive???

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Jan 06, 2010

if alcohol doesn't work then yes, a soap spray. whatever you use, you have to be really diligent. it's not a one time spray event.

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kathmartoz Wantirna, Victoria, Australia Jan 15, 2010

Definitely mealy bugs. In Australia, we have a product called Confidor (active ingred Imidacloprid) which works well on mealy bugs. You might have the same active ingred. under another brand name. It is suppose to be low toxic, but I'm still really careful when using it - gloves, long sleeves and mask. You can't be too careful. K

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