It’s a telltale sign. The poop looks like this…
The beast looks like this…
It’s the tomato hornworm and not a good thing for your tomato plants. Look for him. He’s there, somewhere, albeit hard to find. This is a closeup shot taken so you’ll know what you’re looking for, but this fat fella blends in well–and I mean REALLY well, so be vigilant and don’t give up. If you see poop, he’s there.
An easier sign to detect the presence of tomato hornworms is the abundance of bald stems.
No leaves, just stems. (He needs something to climb on, doesn’t he?) He’s there, in the middle of the plant. Can you see how he’s the same color as the leaves?
Yep. Trust me. This one camouflages well, so look watch for poop or stems. If you see either one, slip on your gloves and get to plucking. Definitely dispatch this guy from your garden or say goodbye to your tomato plants.
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