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To: Qiviut; Diana in Wisconsin; FRiends

*** My little basil is getting decimated by something, full of holes - I haven’t been able to figure out what. I don’t want to use anything on it that will mess it up for culinary use. I love basil so this is really irritating.***

I found this on the internet.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/holes-in-basil-leaves.htm

Also, I have a small bottle of a newer product called ARBER bio-insecticide. I haven’t tried it yet, but it says it controls or suppresses mites, thrips, aphids, and whiteflies on vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc, so I am thinking it might work on herbs.

If anyone knows what might work on herbs, I’m all ears, too.


672 posted on 05/27/2025 11:45:56 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: FamiliarFace

Thanks for the link - I actually have already seen that article a day or two ago.

Still not sure what to do - poor basil is being majorly munched on & I don’t see anything when I check the plant (definitely not groundhogs LOL!).

I may cover it with a wire basket covered with row cover, after I inspect every leaf, & see if that helps.

Cool & rain all week .... some steady rain this afternoon & in the 50’s so no outside work going on. The one ‘bright’ spot today: the truck passed inspection with no problems. Since I put 16K miles on it last year pulling the trailer while moving, I was worried about tires & brakes, but all was ok :-)


674 posted on 05/27/2025 2:24:26 PM PDT by Qiviut (Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord!)
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