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Re: Hornworm was Corn & Tomatoes

Bob wrote:
>The tomato hornworm is a big green caterpillar with a thorn-like
>protusion from it's rear, so it's pretty easy to identify.  Mind you there
>are several other "hornworms" which don't feed on tomatoes at all, but they are
>coloured differently.  The tomato fruitworm is also large, can be light green,
>pink, yellow or tan with white and dark stripes on the sides and lacks the
>thorny protusion.

>Hope you don't have either of these beasties!  ;-)

Hi Bob,
Well do I know the tomato hornworm. At one place I used to live they
grew bigger than my thumb. And they are hard to squish without spraying
all over yourself. But I've found BT to be very effective against them
provided you can catch them early. They really die for the stuff!
I was just concerned that the tomato fruitworm was another name for
the same beastie. Now I know not. But I don't think I've ever seen
a tomato fruitworm, so maybe half your wish will remain true!
Thanks for your help.
Shawn
swestaway@smtplink.coh.org
Claremont, CA USDA9b Sunset19

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