tomatoes being eaten

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by val16, Aug 3, 2005.

  1. val16

    val16 Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2005
    Messages:
    1
    Ratings:
    +0
    Can anyone help. I live in south west France and grow tomatoes out of doors. Just recently ripening tomatoes are being eaten. A jagged edged hole appears and then the fruit is almost "systematically" eaten away. I have had a bit of a problem with colorado beetles but they have been on the aubergines leaves - I have no potatoes -and I have squashed any I have found. If it was slugs I would have expected rounder nibbles and a more random attack. Excuse me for asking the UK but my French is not up to explaining the problem on a French forum even if I could find one.
     
  2. SteveW

    SteveW Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2005
    Messages:
    1,160
    Ratings:
    +2
    I think it prob is the colorado beetle, not much attacks tomatoes the only other definite I could find is the American bollworm that usually attacks cotton plants but will also eat tomato fruits

    see if you can view this thread..its not in the best of order as it has disappeared off the web and this is a cached page but it does have links to sites advising how to treat the beetles

    good luck
    http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:lEjMkXgA26gJ:www.totalfrance.com/france/forum/viewtopic.php%3Ft%3D6087+colorado+beetles+in+france&hl=en
     
Loading...

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice