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Tomato damage #281663

Asked September 30, 2015, 9:25 AM EDT

I grew beefsteak tomatoes this year. Many of my tomatoes have developed with holes on the top side. I have no idea if this was caused by disease or pests.

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

This is most likely slug damage. It's been a wet year and perfect for these destructive pests:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/slugs/

An Ask Extension Expert Replied September 30, 2015, 9:35 AM EDT

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Tomato damage #281663

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