How do you treat tomato hornworms?
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360 Sod (Donna Dixson) on Aug 01, 2012Have you tried Bt? Take a look at this product http://www.ghorganics.com/Thuricide%20BTK%20for%20Caterpillars.html must have direct contact with the hornworm or you could use liquid sevin but also needs to be direct contact.Helpful Reply
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Peggy W on Aug 01, 2012I have not... in fact we just noticed the tomato hornworms today.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 02, 2012I agree that Bt is the way to go.Helpful Reply
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Peggy W on Aug 14, 2012I just wanted to say thank you! Between hand picking and the Bt I think we have the hornworms under control. It does keep raining so I've had to reapply a bit more frequently but so far, so good. It looks like our season is slowing down a bit but we got more this year than last (which was nothing!!) so I'm happy with our progress. I know it takes a while to start up a successful garden in a new region so I am thoroughly happy with any progress!! HOme grown fresh corn, to eat & can, basil, thyme, tomatoes... yes its been a good year so far!!Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Aug 15, 2012Congratulations, Peggy. Enjoy your harvest!Helpful Reply
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