We consulting with an expert for tips on growing healthy tomatoes in the South. Here are the top mistakes to avoid when growing tomatoes.

It can be difficult to see tomato hornworms because they blend in with the foliage, so looking for signs of damage or droppings is the easiest way to identify their presence.

The signs of tomato hornworm damage Emily Jones, tomato expert and founder of Tomato Mentor, warns; ‘These large green caterpillars can devour tomato leaves and fruit, causing extensive damage.

Get rid of tomato worms fast with effective, natural methods to protect your plants and keep your garden thriving all season ...

After 10 days, the hornworms that only ate isoprene-emitting leaves were significantly smaller than those that snacked on the untreated leaves. The isoprene itself isn't what repels the insects.

Keep your lawn maintained. “If you’re mowing regularly, the ants don’t like it,” says Benson. “Mowing helps disrupt developing mounds.” Eliminate obvious food sources. Clean up fallen fruit and ...

After 40 years of research, scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered how plants use isoprene to defend themselves against insect attacks. A powerful, plant-made compound may offer a ...

Tobacco hornworm’s seven white marks go in one direction, and are edged in black, with a red horn. The tomato hornworm’s eight marks per side are each more like a chevron, or “V,” with no black edge, ...

Last week, we discussed tomato diseases. This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via ...

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is an invasive species that was introduced to North America in 1998. In a very short ...