Non-Chemical Management
- Control weeds in and around the garden to reduce numbers of possible hosts. Other hosts include cucumber and related crops. (CMV)
- Control aphids to help prevent spread of disease. (CMV)
- Plant resistant varieties. Among these are 'Carmen', 'Carnival', 'Casino Royale', 'Cavalier', 'Celebrity', 'First Lady', 'Merced', 'Milagro', and 'President'. (TMV)
- Do not handle plants after using tobacco products. (TMV and ToMV))
- Immediately remove and destroy infected plants.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water when handling plants. (TMV and ToMV)
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!