Looks like leaf miner damage.
Steve
"BobS" wrote in message
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Most of the lower leafs on the tomato plant have what look like snail
tracks but I dont see any critters of any kind on or around the plant.
Attached picture tells the story.

thanks

thanks. What is the best way to treat/kill whatever is causing this?

"Steve Peek" wrote in message
k.net...
Looks like leaf miner damage.
Steve
"BobS" wrote in message
...
Most of the lower leafs on the tomato plant have what look like snail
tracks but I dont see any critters of any kind on or around the plant.
Attached picture tells the story.

thanks

On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 17:16:11 -0400, "BobS"
wrote:

thanks. What is the best way to treat/kill whatever is causing this?

That looks pretty severe so your plant may be lost. Go ahead and
remove all the leaves that show the larvae trail and see if the plant
survives. But you really need new plants.

If you don't mind pesticides, then sevin dust applied periodically
will stop a lot of fly and many other insects from bothering your
plants. Also pyrethins are good for this type of insect, but you have
to apply these BEFORE you see any damage.