When environmental conditions are right, this slimy yellow blob appears on mulched areas. Known as slime mold or the "dog vomit fungus," the mass slowly oozes along, eventually turning crusty brown ...

Tomato plants suffer from their fair share of nutritional deficiencies and diseases, but nothing compares to the damage that ...

Tomato hornworms, Manduca quinquemaculata, are large green caterpillars that devour tomato plants along with other nightshades including peppers, potatoes, and eggplant. They can also be a little ...

If you grow tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or other nightshades, there’s a good chance that you’ve encountered large green caterpillars feeding on your plants. Known as the tobacco or tomato hornworm, ...

Insect pests seem to be active year round in Alabama and controlling them can be a constant battle. Tomatoes can actually be a very difficult crop to grow, especially because all plant stages seem to ...

Dear Dr. Dirt: In cleaning up the garden I found a dried-up worm with little white things sticking out of the body. Any ideas on the find? — Jack, Indianapolis Dear Reader: The insect in question is ...

Last summer I found three tomato hornworms feeding on my tomato vines. I was impressed with their bright colors and 4-inch length and wondered just what kind of a moth these turn into when they ...