I hear you about the tomato hornworm. The first time we saw one on one of our tomato plants we all freaked. NO ONE wanted to touch it. Finally, I drew the short straw and had to pick it off and dispose of it. Good old fashioned nightmare fuel, they are.
My husband has been given responsibility for all tomato hornworm removal. I don’t even want to look at the hideous things. I can’t imagine touching one, even while I’m wearing gloves.