{"id":467,"date":"2022-11-10T11:10:23","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T11:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/?p=467"},"modified":"2022-12-06T06:36:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T06:36:05","slug":"do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Hummingbirds Eat Tomatoes? (Ways To Protect Tomatoes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s beautiful to watch hummingbirds coming to your garden in search of nectar. These birds visit thousands of gardens in search of food and are one of the largest pollinators. However, do hummingbirds eat tomatoes? are they destroying your months of work? Let&#8217;s find out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-af1e9936\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-af1e9936\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes.webp\" alt=\"Do hummingbirds eat tomatoes\" title=\"Do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes.webp 1280w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#Do_hummingbirds_eat_tomatoes\" title=\"Do hummingbirds eat tomatoes?\">Do hummingbirds eat tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#How_do_I_stop_birds_eating_my_tomatoes\" title=\"How do I stop birds eating my tomatoes?&nbsp;\">How do I stop birds eating my tomatoes?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#1_Cages\" title=\"1. Cages\">1. Cages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#2_Bird_netting\" title=\"2. Bird netting\">2. Bird netting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#3_Bird_baths\" title=\"3. Bird baths\">3. Bird baths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#4_Bird_feeder\" title=\"4. Bird feeder\">4. Bird feeder<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#Will_hummingbirds_eat_tomatoes_on_the_vine\" title=\"Will hummingbirds eat tomatoes on the vine?\">Will hummingbirds eat tomatoes on the vine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#Why_are_birds_eating_my_tomatoes\" title=\"Why are birds eating my tomatoes?\">Why are birds eating my tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#What_is_eating_my_ripe_tomatoes_at_night\" title=\"What is eating my ripe tomatoes at night?\">What is eating my ripe tomatoes at night?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#What_plants_do_hummingbirds_not_like\" title=\"What plants do hummingbirds not like?\">What plants do hummingbirds not like?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#Who_is_eating_my_cherry_tomatoes\" title=\"Who is eating my cherry tomatoes?\">Who is eating my cherry tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#What_are_chewing_holes_in_my_tomatoes\" title=\"What are chewing holes in my tomatoes?\">What are chewing holes in my tomatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#What_kind_of_birds_eat_tomato_plants\" title=\"What kind of birds eat tomato plants?\">What kind of birds eat tomato plants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes\/#What_are_hummingbirds_afraid_of\" title=\"What are hummingbirds afraid of?\">What are hummingbirds afraid of?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-23873a6d gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hummingbirds_eat_tomatoes\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Do hummingbirds eat tomatoes?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, Hummingbirds don&#8217;t usually eat tomatoes. Anecdotal evidence suggests that there are only a few instances when hummingbirds are seems hovering over tomato plants. They however at times use the vines to get other live snacks from your garden.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But<em> there is no solid evidence to prove that hummingbirds don&#8217;t eat tomatoes at all.<\/em> So if you see a hummingbird near your tomato plant the bird is either trying to prey on some insect on your tomato plant or you have multiple nectar-rich flowers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-874b5cb3 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_birds_eating_my_tomatoes\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>How do I stop birds eating my tomatoes?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed it is annoying to lose all your tomatoes before you get a chance to pluck them. But thankfully, there are ways to keep birds from feasting on your precious tomatoes. Below are a few tips using which you can keep the birds away from your garden completely or protect your tomatoes from them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-308a57cf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-308a57cf\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-do-I-stop-birds-eating-my-tomatoes.webp\" alt=\"How do I stop birds eating my tomatoes\" title=\"How-do-I-stop-birds-eating-my-tomatoes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-do-I-stop-birds-eating-my-tomatoes.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-do-I-stop-birds-eating-my-tomatoes-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6ed97ae7 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cages\"><\/span>1. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Cages<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MGxT14R2vJk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\">Caging tomato plants<\/a> is a very common concept, especially for the shorter and shrubbier varieties. Besides protection, the cages provide support for the plants to grow upright and prevent them from sprawling all over the garden. You can also protect your tomatoes from sunscalds and other diseases by caging them properly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caging will of course keep the birds and other pests out. And finally, the cage will keep the plant contained in one place and bushy.&nbsp;Though there are some benefits, the caging method will only keep the big birds away, the small birds can still get on through the gaps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9b16332e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bird_netting\"><\/span>2. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Bird netting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What a cage cannot do, a bird net can! <strong>If you have too many small birds visiting your garden and attacking your tomato plants, you should opt for bird netting.<\/strong> Opt for a go-to option and drape the net all over your tomato plants and keep them safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or if you have a bird cage, use the netting around it. Bird netting is also a good option for indeterminate growers.&nbsp;You can put the net on a stake structure around the plant. Then drape and secure bird netting around the stakes which will protect your plant from every angle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, the netting will not trouble you as it easily camouflages with the tomato plant foliage. The blending is so good that birds oftentimes don&#8217;t get to see the fruits, and even if they do, coming in contact with the net scares them and they fly away.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to do Netting for your Garden on a Budget\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ejryd1sNwyo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e3c5c0ed gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Bird_baths\"><\/span>3. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Bird baths<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though birds might become your enemy as they devour your tomatoes, birds do a lot of good for your garden. Thus, it&#8217;s a good idea to give them their own space rather than shooing them away from your garden. But you still have to keep them away from your tomatoes and one way of doing that is by providing them a water source like a bird to quench their thirst.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you don&#8217;t want a concrete bird bath in your garden you can make a DIY one. There are many videos and blogs online that outline simple and fun methods to make DIY bird baths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do My Own Gardening - How to Prevent Birds from Eating Tomatoes - Ep10\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K7LU0pjDMaI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-66207715 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Bird_feeder\"><\/span>4. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Bird feeder<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sway away the birds from having your tomatoes by introducing a different food source. You can simply throw the wild bird <a href=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/questions\/do-hummingbirds-eat-seeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seeds<\/a> around your garden, away from your tomato plants. Or go the regular way and have a bird feeder stuffed with seeds, corn, and other types of bird food.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people also plant sacrificial plants in the garden to protect their tomatoes. Sunflower and berry bushes are the most common options to keep birds away from your tomato plants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4c8bc9e8 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_hummingbirds_eat_tomatoes_on_the_vine\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Will hummingbirds eat tomatoes on the vine?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no evidence to suggest that hummingbirds eat tomatoes. At the same time, there is no strong reason to think that the bird is not attracted to the plant. Though most likely, the bird will not eat tomatoes off the vines,<strong> if you do see them near your tomato vines it might be for the following reasons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-550a3166\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-550a3166\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Will-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes-on-the-vine.webp\" alt=\"Will hummingbirds eat tomatoes on the vine\" title=\"Will-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes-on-the-vine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Will-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes-on-the-vine.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Will-hummingbirds-eat-tomatoes-on-the-vine-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffbd8\">\n<li>Hummingbirds will fly around tomato vines if there are other flowering plants near it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The birds get attracted to juicy plants and might want to have some of the fermented juice from the overripe tomatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The insects inside the tomato plants attract hummers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They eat various bugs that might be feasting on the tomato plant, for instance, arthropods and aphids.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-52bd2250 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_birds_eating_my_tomatoes\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why are birds eating my tomatoes?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While hummingbirds may not be eating your tomatoes, different varieties of birds are known to eat tomatoes for sure. <strong>Birds target the tomato plants during the fruiting season, that is once the tomatoes start to ripen.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ripe tomatoes in your garden are a good source of food and water for many birds, especially as the temperature rises. However, many birds are also attracted to the tomato seedlings and use parts of them to build their nests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-907f9ad0 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_eating_my_ripe_tomatoes_at_night\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What is eating my ripe tomatoes at night?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffbd8\">\n<li><strong>Snails and slugs<\/strong>&#8211; Leaves holes on the leaf surface and slime trail.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leaf-cutting bees: <\/strong>Half-moon-shaped holes on the leaf edges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rabbits<\/strong>: Clipped stems and cut leaves on the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hornworm<\/strong>: Defoliated tomato plant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many pests and nocturnal animals that are fond of tomatoes and might be finishing off your yield at night. Some of the top nocturnal feeders include skunks, rats, raccoons, and deer. While skunks do the least damage, like taking a small bite of along hanging fruit, deer maul the shrubs by grazing from top to down. Like skunks, raccoons and rats eat low-hanging fruits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7b76b65d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7b76b65d\" src=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-is-eating-my-ripe-tomatoes-at-night.webp\" alt=\"What is eating my ripe tomatoes at night\" title=\"What-is-eating-my-ripe-tomatoes-at-night\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-is-eating-my-ripe-tomatoes-at-night.webp 750w, https:\/\/yardvarsity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/What-is-eating-my-ripe-tomatoes-at-night-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides deer, skunks, and raccoons, other animals also eat tomatoes and you can tell which was in your garden last night by the evidence they leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ee6d87ef gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>(FAQs)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669196540018\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_plants_do_hummingbirds_not_like\"><\/span>What plants do hummingbirds not like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Hummingbirds tend to like plants that are rich in nectar content and have tube-shaped blossoms. Keeping that in mind, hummingbirds are not crazy about marigolds, roses, lilacs, tulips, peonies, and daffodils.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669196554100\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eating_my_cherry_tomatoes\"><\/span>Who is eating my cherry tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Small mammals like rabbits, mice, rats, moles, and chipmunks enjoy cherry tomatoes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669196566810\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_chewing_holes_in_my_tomatoes\"><\/span>What are chewing holes in my tomatoes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Besides the pests and animals already mentioned above, tomato fruit worms leave holes in the fruit. The holes are the diameter of a cigarette and can be deep or shallow.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669196583517\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_birds_eat_tomato_plants\"><\/span>What kind of birds eat tomato plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Many types of birds eat tomatoes. The most common ones are Cardinals, Brown Thrush, Mockingbird, and Blue Jay.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1669196597230\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_hummingbirds_afraid_of\"><\/span>What are hummingbirds afraid of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Hummingbirds are tiny creatures that are terrified of noise. So loud music, children&#8217;s laughter, and dog barking can scare them easily.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Conclusion:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, from now on, even if you find hummingbirds near your tomato plant rest assured they are not trying to damage it. Hummingbirds are attracted to tube shapes flowers with nectar and since tomato plants have neither they avoid going near them. However, other birds and pests can eat your tomatoes. But thankfully there are ways to keep them at bay. We have mentioned all of it in this article.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s beautiful to watch hummingbirds coming to your garden in search of nectar. 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