Tomato Pink Treat F1 Tiny Black Flies - Causes & Fixes

Jump to cause: Fungus Gnats Black Scab (Scab fungus) secondary infestation Fruit Flies (Drosophila)

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Fungus Gnats

These tiny black flies typically live in the organic matter of the potting soil. Their larvae feed on organic debris and can damage the fine root hairs of Pink Treat tomatoes, potentially leading to nutrient deficiencies.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Place a yellow sticky trap near the base of the plant to see if small flies are captured.

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1 Deploy yellow sticky traps to capture the adult flying gnats and break the breeding cycle.

Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack

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2 Reduce watering frequency and allow the top inch of soil to dry out to eliminate the moist environment larvae need to thrive.

GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter - Blue

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3 Apply a microbial-based treatment or organic insecticide to target the larvae living in the organic matter.

Bonide Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew 16 oz

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Black Scab (Scab fungus) secondary infestation

While Black Scab is a fungal disease affecting the fruit skin, the resulting necrotic lesions can sometimes attract various small flies looking for moisture and decaying plant matter.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the pink flesh and skin of the tomato fruit for corky, raised, dark-colored patches.

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1 Apply an organic fungicide to treat the underlying Black Scab fungus and prevent further fruit decay.

Bonide Captain Jack's Copper Fungicide 32 oz

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2 Deploy yellow sticky traps to capture and reduce the population of the tiny black flies.

Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack

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3 Remove and destroy any heavily infected fruit or plant debris to eliminate the breeding ground for flies and fungal spores.

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Fruit Flies (Drosophila)

If any Pink Treat tomatoes have begun to overripen or crack due to high humidity, they will emit fermentation odors that attract fruit flies to the plant canopy.

Common

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How to confirm: Check for any bruised, cracked, or softening fruit near the stem of the tomato plant.

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1 Inspect and remove any overripe, cracked, or fermenting tomatoes from the plant to eliminate the primary food source and scent attracting the flies.

2 Deploy yellow sticky traps near the plant canopy to capture adult fruit flies and monitor the infestation level.

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3 Reduce humidity around the plant and ensure proper airflow to prevent further fruit cracking and fermentation.