Tomato suckers are nothing to worry about, but if you want to grow bigger fruits, then managing them is essential. Learn how ...

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

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This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via insects, animals, or harsh environmental ...

Get rid of tomato worms fast with effective, natural methods to protect your plants and keep your garden thriving all season ...

Tomato hornworms are large caterpillars that devour large parts of foliage and tomatoes as they feed and grow. However, when you plant basil with tomatoes, the scent of the herb makes it difficult ...

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"Tomato hornworms will quickly devour foliage, particularly in the upper parts of the plant. They will also take bites out of the tomato fruit itself, if present," says Abdi.

The tomato hornworm is the most common pest, a voracious feeder that devours both leaves and fruits. Although we may curse the damage done to tomatoes by the hornworm in its life cycle, after pupation ...

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