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Tomato Hornworms The tomato hornworm caterpillar is a greenish caterpillar measuring about 4 1/2" long. It has a spike or "horn" on its tail, giving this insect pest its name. Holes in the leaves, fruit and stems of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants may indicate the presence of the tomato hornworm. Eliminating this pesky insect can be difficult. Using a product such as Safer® Brand Garden Dust can quickly and easily be used for tomato hornworm control. | | | So... What's a Tomato Hornworm? The tomato hornworm caterpillar is a greenish caterpillar measuring about 4 1/2" long. It has a spike or "horn" on its tail, giving this insect pest its name. The larval stage of the tomato hornworm is the only destructive stage since it feeds on the leaves, fruit and stems of plants. Reproduction Patterns of Tomato Hornworms Adult moths will lay eggs in late spring. After the eggs hatch in about 6-8 days, the larvae will go through development in stages that last up to four weeks. Then they will go below ground to spend the winter in the pupal stage, emerging in June or July of the following year as adult moths known as sphinx or hawk moths. Tomato Hornworm's Habitat Tomato Hornworms live throughout the North American continent. They can be found on tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and other members of the nightshade family. The tobacco hornworm, a relative of the tomato hornworm, is found on tobacco plants throughout North America. Safer®Brand brings you a variety of effective insect control products that are gentler on the environment! Most of them proudly display the OMRI Listed® organic seal and comply for use in organic gardening! 
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