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Hello! I am new. I'm Ben. I would love for you pros out there to let me in on some organic secrets. How do I rid my basil of these little guys(insect pictured)?
All the other herbs (Thyme, rosemary, cilantro, dill) are all untouched. Maybe because the basil tastes and smells awesome? Thanks in advance.
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I don,t think it's the little fly that is eating your basil. The holes look more like slug/snail damage or possibly some kind of caterpillar.
For slugs/snails, I would check under the leaves and around the base of the plants after sunset or before sunrise with a good flashlight. You can also try leaving eaten grapefruit 1/2 or orange wedges, or even an wooden board or upturned flowerpot and check underneath in the morning.
Oh! I see these are in a container -- try looking underneath the container and just inside the drainage holes for resident diners.
For slugs/snails, I would check under the leaves and around the base of the plants after sunset or before sunrise with a good flashlight. You can also try leaving eaten grapefruit 1/2 or orange wedges, or even an wooden board or upturned flowerpot and check underneath in the morning.
Oh! I see these are in a container -- try looking underneath the container and just inside the drainage holes for resident diners.
