How do I get rid of armyworms on my tomato plants?

1.) Pull them off the plant and drop them in a bucket of soapy water, or stomp on them. Be sure they are dead, so they don’t just crawl right back into your garden. This can be a fun activity for kids in the garden.

Do armyworms like tomatoes?

Beet armyworms (Spodoptera exigua) are light green. They have several vertical stripes that are thin and wavy. These pests usually eat foliage, but if it’s in short supply they will also eat fruit. They are especially fond of tomatoes, but they don’t usually cause a whole lot of damage to the fruit itself.

What time of year do army worms come out?

As the name indicates, fall armyworms are most numerous in late summer or early fall. Usually, reports of fall armyworm damage begin to come in during late July or early August. First reports are usually from southern Alabama. There are three or more generations of fall armyworm each year.

Can you prevent armyworms?

Mow and water your lawn regularly, which makes the grass less attractive to the pests. Remove grassy weeds and thatch to make your yard inhospitable for the insects’ eggs and larvae. Goatley recommends shutting off outdoor lights by your house at night to avoid attracting moths, which lay eggs that turn into armyworms.

How do you treat an invasion of armyworms?

Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) products can selectively control small armyworm larvae without harming beneficial insects. Re-treating is recommended because B.t. residue remains on turf for less than two days. Other insecticide choices for armyworms in lawns can contain bifenthrin, carbaryl and permethrin.

What do you spray for armyworms?

How do you treat an infestation of an armyworm?

How do you prevent armyworm invasion?

How to Prevent Armyworms From Coming Back

  1. Aerate your lawn annually.
  2. Regularly water your lawn.
  3. Cut your grass no shorter than two inches and keep weeds and wild grasses to a minimum.
  4. Fertilize.
  5. Check for armyworm moths and grubs regularly.