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Q.Basil Plant Problem

Anonymous added on September 2, 2011 | Answered

My basil plant leaves are full of holes overnight. I see no bugs.

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Nikki
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Answered on September 3, 2011

The most common culprit for this is slugs. They love basil leaves. They also come out at night, so seeing them is difficult. Read this article for some advice on getting rid of them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm

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