How to protect your tomatoes from those huge green hornworms

1. Keep an eye on your tomatoes for those notorious huge green hornworms that seem to appear almost overnight. If you hand-pick the worms, it helps to sprinkle your plants lightly with water first. They wiggle to shake off the water, and that makes them easier to spot and remove. Otherwise, spray your plants with a product containing Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a natural bacterial caterpillar-killer harmless to humans and pets, or use an insecticide containing carbaryl.
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