Non-Chemical Management
- Plant resistant varieties such as 'Columbian', 'Rowpac', 'Roza', and 'Saladmaster', among others. Availability may be limited.
- Since leafhoppers avoid feeding on shaded plants, shading tomatoes (particularly when young) may help prevent infection. Pull out and destroy infected plants.
- Control of leafhoppers is not effective for preventing disease.
- Do not plant tomatoes near spinach or beets, which can serve as hosts for both leafhoppers and the virus.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!