Blister beetles are a common pest.(Country conversation & feedback)

From: Countryside & Small Stock Journal | Date: January 1, 2007| Author: Frigon, S.; Holland, Barbara; Kilmer, Norman; Strand, Lif; Zaring, Beth | Copyright information

COUNTRYSIDE: In response to S. Reinshagen seeking help with blister beetles (Nov./Dec., 2006 page 27): We had the same problem with blister beetles destroying our tomato plants. I discovered the solution by accident. Plant marigolds in between your tomatoes, just make sure to plant the kind that have a strong odor. I think they are the French variety. We haven't seen a blister beetle in the garden in five years. I hope this works in your area.--Barbara Holland

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