How Do You Get Rid Of Tomato Hornworms Without Pesticides?
So named because of the black or green horn on its bottom end, the tomato hornworm is large and green with white bars on its sides. It leaves droppings and large holes on the leaves and fruit of the tomato plant, and it will defoliate your tomato garden if left unchecked. The best defense against the tomato hornworm is offense. Here are a few ways to keep these critters in check and keep your garden green. Get down on your hands and knees and look underneath your tomato plants for evidence of horn worms. Green droppings are usually the best indicator. If you see any horn worms or larvae on your tomato plants, remove them by hand. Make a hot pepper or soap and lime spray and spray it directly onto the worms. To make the spray, chop ½ cup of hot peppers, and mix them with 2 cups of hot water. Strain and spray. The capsaicin in the peppers should cause nerve damage to the insects and repel them from the plants. Do things to invite birds to the garden. Build birdhouses, put out bird feeder
