Cutworms on Tomato: Signs & Control
Cutworms is a common pest of tomato. Here's how to spot the damage and stop it organically-first.
Signs to look for on Tomato
Seedlings cut off at soil line; plants fallen over; caterpillar curls when disturbed.
How to control it (organic-first)
Cardboard collars around stems; hand-pick at night; till before planting.
More on Cutworms: Young transplants cut at soil line overnight. Prevention: Till in fall; avoid fresh manure; start transplants sturdy.
Cutworms on other plants
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