Tomato worms and worms on brussel sprouts. HELP!
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 05, 2013Invite your sons back for a visit, Nancee! Both Dipel Dust (Bacillus thuringiensis, var. kurstaki) and Monterey Garden Insect Spray (Spinosad) are effective on worm pests, but they work best when the invaders are young. If they've gotten big, picking and dumping them in a pail of soapy water is really the best way to go.Helpful Reply
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DubbleSixx on Jun 05, 2013I agree. I am growing several varieties of tomatoes and those Green caterpillars are ones to watch out for.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Jun 06, 2013You do not have time for garden, You own a horse! If you have a lot of trees around the garden cutting the branches back for additional light also helps a lot in controlling them.Helpful Reply
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Nancee Barnett on Jun 07, 2013Thanks Doug. They are not too big yet, but any size worm grosses me out. They are about 1 inch and pretty thin. I will try the spray or dust which ever i find first.Helpful Reply
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Jessica C on Jun 07, 2013Dish soap and water may help a bit too. It kills all sorts of bugs but I have never tried on tomato worms.Helpful Reply
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Victoria Drake on Jun 09, 2013I read somewhere that those green worms love beer, and to put a dish of beer in the garden,, worth a try I figure,, and if it doesnt work,,, then at least you have some beer???Helpful Reply
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Pamela Knott on May 01, 2014I usually end up picking them off, but they hide so well when the tomato plants are big and thick. I check back everyday, but they hide when the sun gets too hot. Wish there was some way to kill them before they ate so much! Are they in the ground or do they come on the tomato plant.Helpful Reply
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