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Over the years, our champion tomato growers have unanimously taken their plants to great heights in order to have tomatoes that are cleaner, easier to inspect for insects and potential disease; and, eventually bigger than their grounded counterparts.  We've noticed that over the past years, champion tomato growers are a meticulous group. For the most part, growing big tomatoes isn't an accident and below are several simple steps you can take for insect control. 

  • Trellis... your tomato growing area needs to be free of "all" weeds and debris, even from last year's garden. Some insects will stay in your garden area from season to season. 
  • Cage your Garden Supply Center will help you with preventative and remedial action to control these insects.
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In the upcoming weeks, we will write about how organic gardeners and farmers control insects and pests. For now, if you are using insecticides, make sure they are locally approved and properly used. You guessed it, make those phone contacts to find out what insecticides are O.K.,.