How Do I Get Rid Of Those Pesky Pests? PART IV: Cutworms

And…CUT! (Worms?)

Cutworms are the caterpillars of many different kinds of night moths.  The moths themselves are not harmful at all to your garden plants, but the caterpillar stage of this insect’s life can be detrimental.  Cutworms come in many colors, from shades of brown, to pink, to shades of green.  Some are solid colored, while [...]

How Do I Get Rid Of Those Pesky Pests? PART III: Tomato Hornworms

Their name can be a bit misleading.  True, the favorite food of the tomato hornworm is the tomato plant, but they will also feed on potatoes, eggplants, and peppers.  Also, they’re not technically worms–they’re caterpillars.  The tomato hornworm goes through 5 stages of life:  the egg stage, larvae stage, caterpillar stage, pupae stage, and finally [...]