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ripe tomatoes being eaten


Question
My husband has about 350 tomato plants, and something has been taking a bite out of some of the ripe tomatoes, generally the low hanging ones.  What do you think this pest could be?  A rabbit?

Answer
Hi Helen,

Rabbits are likely, but it could be birds or turtles... or squirrels or chipmunks. Tomato horn worms can chew out spots as well. Rats and groundhogs usually steal the whole tomato... but maybe not. I'm sure I forgot more possibilities... like possums and skunks. The teeth marks should give a clue and watch for footprints.

Dan

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