I just found big green caterpillars on my tomato plants.
Horn worms? I think that's what they're called.
My plant is pretty bushy and I've only seen 4, but I can't imagine that being the end of them.
They're super tricky to spot since they're obviously camouflaged into the plant and there's so much foliage.
Does anyone know a good way to be rid of them other than picking them off?
I'm not squeamish, I just can't see them all!
Crush one head garlic. Pour 1 cup boiling water over it; steep one hour. Strain garlic out, add 2 pints cold water. Spray on plants (try to avoid blossoms and fruit). Refrigerate any leftover spray.
You can also add a few drops of liquid detergent, or use onions or cayenne peppers instead of or along with the garlic.
I just found the first one on mine, I check everyday and it had already ate part of my tomato, but it wasn't a hornworm. Big but more like a catapiller.
Sometimes, OK all the times, I can not see them,I'm a little blind and they are green! If you spray the plant wdith water they wiggle and you can find them to pick off, if you want to go that way.
, I check everyday and it had already ate part of my tomato, but it wasn't a hornworm. Big but more like a catapiller.
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