Scared of tomato worms or have you noticed a significant number of them especially in your home garden? This guide will give you all the information you need on avoiding tomato worms and also teaches you which natural homemade pesticide spray works best to get rid of those harmful pests once and for all.If you are planning to protect your tomatoes plants, it is very important to know some of the ways you can do this. It is not easy taming these insects. They come out of nowhere and ruin your crop and fill your plants with holes that look ugly. They are dangerous but you can achieve success by using the techniques mentioned below. The tomato hornworm (commonly called Tomato worm or Horned worm) is a very destructive pest of several plants, most notably tomatoes and peppers. This insect can be controlled easily by following some natural homemade solutions or eco-friendly pesticides.
Natural Pesticide For Tomato Worms
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If you’re not a fan of chemicals, here are some natural options to help fight tomato worms:
- Water. This is the most common way to deal with tomato worms, as it kills them on contact and prevents them from moving around too much. Just make sure that the water you use isn’t too heavy (e.g., rainwater) or else it could kill your plant outright!
- Dish soap. Use about 1 tbsp per gallon of water for this one—so just be sure not to get any in your mouth! You can either apply it directly onto the leaves or spray them with a mixture of dish soap and water first before applying more directly onto each leaf’s surface area.
- Cayenne pepper dust is another option if you don’t want to use chemical pesticides but still want something effective against these pesky bugs! It works great because cayenne has various components including capsaicinoids (which give chili peppers their heat) that paralyze pests like tomato worms when they come into contact with them.”
4 cups of water
- For this particular recipe, you’ll need 4 cups of water. If you have more tomato plants than we did or a different type of plant that needs spraying, adjust the amount accordingly.
- Place all the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well before using.
2 tbsp. dish soap
- Use a vegetable-based soap if you have one, so the spray is safe for the plants.
- If you don’t have vegetable soap, use a regular dish soap.
- You can also use a mild hand soap such as Ivory or Softsoap, but don’t use an anti-bacterial soap (the chemical Triclosan used in these soaps is harmful to beneficial insects).
2 tbsp. cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is a hot chilli powder that contains capsaicin, the active ingredient that makes peppers taste spicy. Capsaicin is toxic to insects and can help keep them away from your plants. Cayenne pepper is made from dried red peppers, but it’s also available as a spice in both liquid form and as an extract for making homemade remedies.
Cayenne pepper is commonly used in hot sauces, chili powders, and rubs for meats like bacon or sausage.
1 tbsp. garlic powder
Garlic has been used medicinally for centuries, and it contains allicin, a compound that has antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-oxidative properties. It also reduces cholesterol levels by as much as 20 percent. It’s a popular home remedy for many ailments.
Garlic powder can be found in the spice section of your grocery store or online at Amazon or iHerb.
1 tbsp. onion powder
Onion powder is a great alternative to fresh onions. It has many of the same health benefits, but it also lasts longer and is easier to use.
1 tbsp. onion powder contains about 1 tsp. of onion for every 1/4 cup of powder, which isn’t quite as much as you’d get if you chopped up an onion and added it yourself (about 3 tsp.), but still enough to make a difference when dealing with tomato worms.
Onion powder has an indefinite shelf life if kept stored in an airtight container in a cool place away from moisture and sunlight—this means that it should be fine even if left out on your kitchen countertop for several years! However, we recommend storing your jar in the fridge or freezer so that it won’t attract unwanted critters like mice or cockroaches who might think about taking advantage of all those delicious fumes emanating from within its confines… especially since this stuff smells pretty strong!
Onion salt is made by mixing salt into ground-up dehydrated onions; sometimes other spices are added as well–such as garlic powder or chili pepper flakes–which makes them perfect for adding flavor without having to chop anything up yourself.”
Procedure:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of dish soap, 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon onion powder in a spray bottle.
- Fill the rest of the spray bottle with water and shake well to combine all ingredients together.
- Spray onto plants in the evening when temperatures are between 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit (15-21 degrees Celsius).
Fill a spray bottle with 4 cups of water.
- Fill a spray bottle with 4 cups of water.
- Use a new spray bottle, not one that has been used for other purposes.
- Pour the water into the spray bottle and close it tightly with its lid or cap, making sure it is sealed tightly so that no bugs can get inside and make your garden even worse than it already is!
Add soap, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the bottle.
- Add soap, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the bottle.
The order in which you add these ingredients is important. The soap will be the first ingredient added to your spray, followed by cayenne pepper; then garlic and onion powders. Make sure all of these ingredients are thoroughly mixed so there are no clumps or lumps in your mixture before putting it in the spray bottle! If you don’t want a lot of clumps in your homemade pesticide spray for tomato worms on plants, then shake up your mixture every morning before applying it to any plants that need treatment throughout the day (or night).
- . Shake well before using
Shake the bottle or mix it up to combine the ingredients.
If you haven’t already, shake or mix well. You can use a small spray bottle to apply the mixture to your tomato plants. Store any leftover mixture in your refrigerator, as the ingredients will keep it effective longer (and in case you want to try it on other pests).
Spray the tomato plants once a week for two weeks to control pests. Takeaway: Apply this pesticide at night when bees and other beneficial insects are less active.
The insecticide can be applied once a week for two weeks to control pests. Do not spray during the day, but spray at night when bees and other beneficial insects are less active.
- INSECT KILLER – This pest control is great for use on cabbage looper, hornworms, tent caterpillar, gypsy moth, bagworm and many more.
- PROTECTS FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SHADE TREES & ORNAMENTALS – Designed for use on broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, eggplant, pepper, melons, tomatoes, cabbage, shade trees and ornamentals.
- DOESN’T HARM BENEFICIAL INSECTS – Kills worms and caterpillar stage insects while causing no harm to birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects, such as honeybees and ladybugs.
- FAST ACTING FORMULA – Must be eaten by worms or caterpillars to be effective. After ingesting, bugs immediately stop feeding and will die within 2-3 days.
- ORGANIC GARDENING – The active ingredient of the product is a natural strain of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, which is a leading insecticide used worldwide. Approved for organic gardening, our product is safe for use around people and pets.
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Height | 12 Inches |
Width | 3 Inches |
Length | 6 Inches |
Weight | 2.33 Pounds |
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- Insect Killer – this pest control is designed for use on caterpillars and worm type insects, such as cabbage looper, bagworm, gypsy moth, fall cankerworm, elm spanworm and many more.
- Foliage protector – this insecticide is designed for use on a variety of plants including broccoli, Celery, cabbage, Turnip greens, mustard greens, Cauliflower, melons, lettuce, tomatoes, shade trees, ornamentals and many more.
- Safe for earthworms & bees – when used as directed, Monterey b.T. Has no effect on birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects such as honeybees or Ladybugs.
- Organic gardening – our insecticide is OMRI listed and approved for organic gardening. OMRI, the organic materials Review Institute, determines whether or not a product Qualifies as organic under the USDA’s national organic program.
- Easy to apply – product instantly mixes with water and should be applied using either a trigger spray bottle or pressure tank sprayer. Carefully read and use according to label directions.
- Power Source Type: Air Powered
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Height | 7 Inches |
Width | 4 Inches |
Length | 2 Inches |
Weight | 1.2000003429148 Pounds |
- CONTAINS BOTANICAL INSECTICIDES: Spray on roses, vegetables, houseplants, ornamentals, trees, shrubs and flowers right up to the day of harvest.
- KILLS ON CONTACT: Kills aphids, tomato hornworms, green fruitworms and other listed insects.
- PROTECTS YOUR WHOLE GARDEN: Use both indoors and outdoors.
- READY-TO-USE PEST CONTROL: Spray upper and lower leaf surfaces – no mixing required.
- APPLY AS NEEDED: Treat weekly or apply as needed to control infestations (up 10 to times per season).
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Height | 10.33 Inches |
Width | 2.25 Inches |
Length | 4.25 Inches |
Weight | 3 Pounds |
- Insect killer: kills aphids, mealybugs, mites, white flies, and more
- Fast acting: kills listed insects in minutes and is effective against adult, larvae, and nymph stages of pests
- Easy to use: ready-to-use bottle makes application easy
- Use on: for indoor or outdoor use on roses, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and even houseplants
- For use on vegetables, flowers, fruits and houseplants
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Color | Ready-to-Use |
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Height | 10.5 Inches |
Width | 4.8 Inches |
Length | 2.3 Inches |
Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
Release Date | 2011-05-23T00:00:01Z |
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Height | 10.125 Inches |
Width | 0.625 Inches |
Length | 8.125 Inches |
Weight | 1.6 Pounds |
Release Date | 2021-04-27T00:00:01Z |