My basil gets attacked with 1cm long greyish grubs
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My basil gets attacked with 1cm long greyish grubs eating the leaves and then causing leaves to curl around them. Leaves blacken where eaten. I'm in Australia.
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by: David Smith
(1 point)
Posted: April 19, 2016
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According to Plantvillage
an application of a thick layer of mulch may help prevent beetles reaching surface; application on diamotecoeus earth or oils such as neem oil are effective control methods for organic growers. Similarly (www.gardeningknowhow.com) suggests "To retard those munching slugs, try sprinkling diatomaceous earth over the mulch. The diatomaceous earth scrapes the slug’s skin and causes it to dehydrate and subsequently die".
I hope this helps!! Keep us informed with your results, happy gardening!
-Megan
an application of a thick layer of mulch may help prevent beetles reaching surface; application on diamotecoeus earth or oils such as neem oil are effective control methods for organic growers. Similarly (www.gardeningknowhow.com) suggests "To retard those munching slugs, try sprinkling diatomaceous earth over the mulch. The diatomaceous earth scrapes the slug’s skin and causes it to dehydrate and subsequently die".
I hope this helps!! Keep us informed with your results, happy gardening!
-Megan
Posted
by: Megan Wilkerson
(1 point)
Posted: April 19, 2016
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