i've noticed my basil plants being munched on by some teeny tiny combatant. i'm not sure what type of insect is doing the damage, so i'm not entirely sure what type of pesticide to use. i do know, however, that i'd prefer to go the organic route and stay with natural ingredients. i found a couple of great resources that offer organic pesticide recipes:
http://www.greeneatsblog.com/2008/07/homemade-pesticide-solution.html
http://www.examiner.com/x-8250-Denver-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d17-How-to-make-inexpensive-homemade-pesticide-for-your-Denver-garden
i think i'll give the garlic/oil/water spray a try. it sounds easy and i have the ingredients on hand. i'll check back in later to let you know how it's working.
UPDATE: (Sunday June 6) sprayed all leaves with garlic/oil/water spray. it was a little messy straining the mixture, but not too difficult. i coated all leaf tops/undersides. we'll see if it helps.
UPDATE 2: (Sunday, Aug 2) i've given it some time and lots of extra water, and the basil has triumphed. now a vibrant green color and pest-free...looks like i'll have lots in pesto in the freezer this fall.
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