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Hornworm and Aphid Origins: Not from Soil, But from Moths and Winged Forms

Gardener's husband thinks hornworms and aphids come from soil (Miracle-Gro). Wife seeks clarification.

Hornworms

Larvae of moths. Confusion: mature larvae drop to soil to pupate. Adults lay eggs on plants → larvae hatch on plants.

Aphids

Plant-feeders. Most wingless, but winged forms disperse plant-to-plant. Aphid info.

Bottom Line

Neither comes from potting soil. Soil is pupation site for hornworms only.

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