Tomato hornworms are a highly destructive pest of tomato plants, but they have predators you can encourage in your garden.

As tomato plants grow and yield small round tomatoes, another unexpected creature may appear: the Tomato Hornworm. Learn how ...

If parasitized hornworms are on the plant, feeding has ceased, so allow the caterpillar to remain so the next generation of beneficial wasp will emerge.

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

Larva and pupa of tobacco hornworm. (Photos by Kathy Keatley Garvey) Ever held a tobacco hornworm? You can when the Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis hosts its annual "Moth Night" open house on ...

Growing your own tomatoes can be an extremely rewarding experience, but it often comes with its own set of hurdles — namely, the creepy-crawly kind. Common pests like aphids and the dreaded tomato ...

Hornworm caterpillar with wasp cocoon on its body. Image by PatMorgan via Pixabay. Many caterpillars not only process toxins through specialized enzymes but also store them in their tissues. This ...

Caterpillar is celebrating its 100th anniversary and ties to the Peoria region. What does the future hold for the company?