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Yvie

Any ideas on how to get rid of the flying Beatles that are chowing down on my basil?

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  1. Honestorchid

    Pesticide

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  2. Yvie

    I’m trying to rid the basil of the hungry beetles organically. Any thoughts?

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  3. Our Plants

    Neem oil solution in a spray bottle applied once a week

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    • Yvie

      Great! Thanks. Now I need to figure out what Me oil is. 🤣

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    • Yvie

      *Neem

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    • Our Plants

      Easy. I’ll send you photos of what I use on my citrus dwarf citrus. It’s an extract from the neem tree so it’s organic. Not a pesticide ! And plants sprayed are safe for human consumption !! You tube has many how to videos on neem oil. BUT ! Important note here ! Most suggest a couple drops of dish detergent to prevent the oil and water from separating ! Bad Bad Bad for the plants ! It’s a detergent. I will send you a photo of the only soap emulsifier for plants. Safe for plants and people.

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  4. Our Plants

    Both avail on Amazon. Avoid direct sunlight days. It’s same to plants like baby oil is to us. (Sun burn) A mist in the evening once a week will solve your critter problem. Good Luck

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    • Yvie

      I got NeemMax and sprayed in the morning and evening for 3 days. The Japanese beetles are gone!! Now I’ll do the weekly spray. This stuff is 🪄 magic. Apparently, it’s edible.🤣🪴🪲 Thank you so very much!

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