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Posted by Frank on July 23, 2008, 8:01 am
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> I have three pots with sweet basil (for cooking) on my deck, and something
> is eating all the leaves, they are fool of holes. I tried spraying
> insecticidal soap every other day, but it doesn't do anything. I believe
> they are Japanese beetles, so I put a bag-a-bug next to it. The bag
> filled up with the beetles, but the basil leaves are still being eaten.
>
> Someone told me it makes a difference what other plants are near them.
> Just in case it makes a difference, I have tomatoes, peppers, rosemary,
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Chris
>
Don't put the bug bags near the plants you want to protect as it just
brings more bugs into the area. The bags should be distanced from the
plants. I'd be spraying with an insecticide that is safe for vegetables.
Frank
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