The life cycle of a tomato hornworm sees it emerge as an adult moth in the spring. These tomato pests, which have a 4-5 inch ...

How to identify and control tomato hornworm and other garden insects. By David Epstein August 17, 2014 ... unlike other insects can eat the leaves without the harmful effects of the nicotine.

It’s best to identify the intruder and the level of damage it’s causing before implementing a management plan. Hornworms: The biggest and baddest of tomato pests is the tomato hornworm.

Question for Dan Gill: Something is eating holes in my tomatoes. The holes are round and about one-half inch across. I'm also seeing holes in the leaves of my squash ...

Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) is a viral disease that is transmitted by thrips, which are tiny sap-sucking insects. Young leaves will show some bronzing, followed by the appearance of round ...

Insect pests seem to be active year round in Alabama and controlling them can be a constant battle. Tomatoes can actually be a very difficult crop to grow, especially because all plant stages seem ...

For effective control of the pests, it’s important to use integrated pest management (IPM), which includes preventive measures, monitoring, biological and chemical control. Tomato crops are very ...

Tomato pests can cause a lot of damage to your tomato plants if left unchecked. The first step towards managing these pests is correct identification. It is advisable you monitor your plants daily ...