Thank you for this input.....very helpful......I think I would have a problem betting it 6 inches out from the stems since I am growing all my tomatoes in planters & actually have 6 plants in one huge container & then 3-4 each in smaller containers all only about 4 inches apart......so the spray even though more expensive might be a good solution given my growing situation....but it's good to know as I felt so bad for the condition of my "first ripe" tomato of the year.