Therefore it’s crucial to identify and control them if you want to protect your Tomato crop. These non-stop feeders can easily chew the leaves and fruits on your Tomato plant. They are named Hornworms because of the horn-like black bump at the back. They also have white and black dots on their body. These worms are 5-inch long and green in color. They are difficult to spot because of their color since they blend with the foliage and other green plants in your garden. They resemble closely to tobacco hornworms in terms of their appearance. These caterpillar pests love feeding on Tomato plants, but they can ruin other plants as well (peppers, potatoes, or tobacco). The fat, green hornworms can destroy the Tomato crop in your garden if left untreated.
In other words, insecticide control should be your last option. Insecticides or other harmful chemicals should be used only if the population is too large to control using other methods. Insecticidal soaps are safe to use on houseplants but make sure the hornworm comes in direct contact with the soap. It is effective against Tomato worms and other pests like mites. Spinosad is another natural product derived from soil bacteria. Pyrethrin will paralyze the worms, and they will soon die due to lack of food. Pyrethrins are also organic and safe to use on edible plants like Tomatoes.
Sprinkle this dust on the infected areas, and the worms will be killed once they crawl on the sharp particles. It’s made from tiny ocean organisms, and it’s safe to use in gardens. The good part is this pesticide will not harm the plants or other insects.ĭiatomaceous earth is a fine dust that can destroy several types of pests and bugs. You can also use organic pesticides like Botanical BT to get rid of the worms.īut these should be consumed by the worms to act as a stomach poison. Lacewings or ladybugs can also feed on the eggs of Hornworms. This ensures biological control of the hornworms.
Introduce beneficial insects like wasps that feed on these Tomato worms.
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