My Basil Plants Have a Disease or Insect Problem

They have a white scale on their stems and white pustules that ooze a white milky substance. The leaves are starting to look yellowish and not a healthy green.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 06/11/2013 @ 11:53 am

It sounds like mealybugs. This article will help:
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