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Old 31-07-2008, 12:01 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default Some bug ate the leaves off my tomato plants

"Omelet" wrote

Wil wrote:


I couldn't find the culprit smong my tomato plants.


Hornworms are VERY hard to spot!


Yes they are. Their fresh droppings also illuminate the trail.
They're so large and prolific you swear you'll need a big stick to tangle
with the culprit

I find it helpful to have a few 8 foot stakes amongst the tomatoes

Birds perch on them and help me out.

Only once in the past 10 years have I had to tangle with them.