Thai Basil Caterpillar at limawerrvarablog Blog


Thai Basil Caterpillar. I noticed these black worm/caterpillar with white stripes eating my thai basil and holy basil (ocimum tenuiflorum) leaves. Regularly inspect your thai basil plants for any signs of bugs and take action at the first sight of an infestation.

Thai basil plants planting, harvesting & uses Plantura
Thai basil plants planting, harvesting & uses Plantura from www.plantura.garden

The first step in controlling caterpillar infestation on your thai basil plants is manual removal. Regularly inspect your thai basil plants for any signs of bugs and take action at the first sight of an infestation. Planting other varieties of basil particularly those with purple leaves can confuse caterpillars who were expecting a bright green plant.

Thai basil plants planting, harvesting & uses Plantura

The japanese beetle, slugs, thrips, aphids, spider mites, and some caterpillars. According to internet research, thai basil is a perennial in the warmer climates of thailand. A handful of insects are attracted to the basil plant. Planting other varieties of basil particularly those with purple leaves can confuse caterpillars who were expecting a bright green plant.