Tomatoes are a summer favorite, but attempting to grow a good crop can be frustrating. On this episode of Southern Ground, hosts Shane Harris and Chip East talk with Paulo Cremonez about the importance of regular scouting and accurate pest identification. Through monitoring, growing trap crops, encouraging beneficial insects, and using appropriate insecticides, gardeners can find more success and greatly reduce the number of ugly tomatoes they grow.

 

 

Season 1 Episode 13—Ugly Tomatoes: Insects Transcript