hornworm
noun
horn·worm
ˈhȯrn-ˌwərm 
: a hawk moth caterpillar having a hornlike tail process compare tomato hornworm
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Every creature has its prey and predators and hornworms aren’t an exception.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Scout for common pests like aphids (wash them off with the hose), spider mites, hornworms, and more.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
In turn, basil can repel tomato pests such as hornworms.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Aphids, whiteflies and hornworms are among the most common pests attracted to tomato plants.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Aphids, whiteflies and hornworms are among the most common invaders, drawn in by nutrient-rich foliage and strong plant volatiles that attract sap-sucking insects.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Allow the life cycle of the wasp to complete and other hornworms and garden pests will become prey to this beneficial wasp.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
It is also thought that the pungent aroma of basil leaves may help to deter pests such as whiteflies, aphids, and hornworms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Scout for common pests like aphids (wash them off with the hose), spider mites, hornworms, and more.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
In turn, basil can repel tomato pests such as hornworms.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Aphids, whiteflies and hornworms are among the most common pests attracted to tomato plants.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Aphids, whiteflies and hornworms are among the most common invaders, drawn in by nutrient-rich foliage and strong plant volatiles that attract sap-sucking insects.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Allow the life cycle of the wasp to complete and other hornworms and garden pests will become prey to this beneficial wasp.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
It is also thought that the pungent aroma of basil leaves may help to deter pests such as whiteflies, aphids, and hornworms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Hornworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hornworm. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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