What is making these tracks on my Tomato plant leaves?

Question

How do I get rid of whatever bug is making tracks on the leaves of my Tomato plants. It looks like a very thin film of little light colored trails I thought at first it was just water stains but it appears to be trials like would be left by an insect of some kind with dirty feet. What is making these tracks on my leaves and do I need to get rid of and if so what insecticide or organic remedy will work? Should I put Dawn dish detergent on the leaves of my Tomato plants?

It actually appears to be a light discoloration more than a film..I dont think it is slugs or snails because the little trails on the leaves are too small. What else makes little trails all over my leaves?

Answer 1

They're called leafminers, this will help,

http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/entomology/ornamentals/leafminers.html

You don't really need to spray the plant with anything, just cut the infected leaves off.
It's very common with tomatoes, at least here in FL.
Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

It's probably slugs or snails. Well, my mother grows all kinds of plants (including tomato plants) for years and she doesn't do anything to keep those animals away. It's not easy without chemical products that are known to reduce the quality of your vegetables. Detergents are not a good idea, they kill the plants as well.
If I were you, I wouldn't do anything. If your plants don't have any holes, then there's no reason to worry. All you need to do is wash your tomatoes before you eat them.

Answer 3

seven dust. you can find it at any co-op store or at home depot etc. it works wonders, you really cant have a good tomato garden without it. it should clear that up in a few days. you just sprinkle it all over the plants. go buy it trust me.

Answer 4

It sounds like slugs. Here is a great site with idea on how to control them.