cucumber beetles

Can I still eat things from my garden if I have cucumber beetles? I have found cucumber beetles on my zucchini plant and my basil (which is right next to my cucumber plant). Can I still eat the basil leaves if the beetle has been chewing on the leaves? I know they carry viruses. Thank you!

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 08/02/2016 @ 9:48 pm

I would treat the infestation with Neem OIl.
Yes, you can still consume your Basil and Zucchini. Wash the produce before eating and trim away any damaged material.

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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumber-beetle-control.htm ^[2]

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