Tomato grubs (or budworms) can wreak havoc on tomatoes, especially in spring. These pests are the larvae of a moth that’s rarely seen, as it lays eggs at night.
The larvae start by munching on soft foliage before burrowing into developing fruit, causing them to rot.
An organic spray called Dipel will help. It’s a natural bacterium, that when ingested by caterpillars, makes them ill or kills them. It’s best applied to the foliage and flowers every 10 days.
Another solution is to cover your plants with a pest exclusion net. This with stop the moths from laying eggs on the leaves ensuring you a bumper grub free tomato crop. But what about the bees? Tomato flowers are self-pollinating so all they need is a gentle breeze to agitate the pollen.
