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title: "Any ideas on how to get rid of the flying Beatles that are chowing…"
description: "Any ideas on how to get rid of the flying Beatles that are chowing down on my basil?"
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community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Yvie"
published: "2024-07-19T16:08:04.153542Z"
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# Any ideas on how to get rid of the flying Beatles that are chowing…

_Posted by Yvie on 2024-07-19_

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

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## 14 comments

### Honestorchid commented on 2024-07-19

Pesticide

### Yvie commented on 2024-07-20

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

### Our Plants commented on 2024-07-20

Neem oil solution in a spray bottle applied once a week

#### Yvie replied on 2024-07-24

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

#### Yvie replied on 2024-07-24

\*Neem

#### Our Plants replied on 2024-07-24

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.

#### Our Plants replied on 2024-07-24

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#### Our Plants replied on 2024-07-24

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### Our Plants commented on 2024-07-24

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

#### Yvie replied on 2024-07-30

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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