"Now my tomatoes are truly pest-proofed." Expert gardener shares easy method for keeping pests away from tomato plants: 'Very informative' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Tomato hornworms are a highly destructive pest of tomato plants, but they have predators you can encourage in your garden.

There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature. The study ...

Tomato troubleshooting Weather and proper cultural care make a huge difference with crop successes and challenges, especially tomatoes. Hot days (in the 90s) have presented challenges, including ...

A: If a picture is worth a thousand words, your photo says it all. The curling, distorted stems and leaves are classic ...

Adult flea beetles have an appetite for many garden vegetables, including tomato, potato, beet, chard, eggplant, pepper and radish; they are also attracted to marigold and nasturtium.

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered that insects, such as female moths, can detect ultrasonic distress signals emitted by dehydrated tomato plants. This groundbreaking finding opens new ...

A groundbreaking study by Tel Aviv University reveals that dehydrated tomato plants emit ultrasonic sounds detected by female moths. These sounds influence moths' egg-laying choices, suggesting a ...

When you discover blister beetles on your tomatoes, it can be a bit shocking because blister beetles like to congregate. One day you may not see any of them and then the next day your plant is ...

Several local critters, particularly skunks, regularly hunt them for food. The good news is that prionus beetles don't hunt humans. Dear Jessica: My tomato plants are losing the bottom leaves.

Marigolds are exceptionally resilient, withstanding drought, pests, and heat. They attract beneficial insects that enhance the flavour of tomato plants while repelling unwanted pests, reports the ...