sweet basil plant

Something is eating my basil. There are holes in the leaves. Otherwise, the plant looks very healthy. Is there a natural pesticide I can use? Thanks for your help.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 06/20/2015 @ 4:57 pm

Slugs are the normal culprit for this. They can literally devour plants overnight and they love basil. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm ^[1]

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