Green or mature tomatoes are very appetizing "dishes" for several species of birds. During their feeding, the numerous pecks cause more or less deep lesions in the fruits (figure 1). The latter are the entry points for many microorganisms, and in particular various molds, which can colonize them and lead to rotting outbreaks.
 

Bird damage is sometimes considerable in production areas where they abound.

Last change : 04/13/21