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Identifying thrips on Basil
Silver streaks or scarring on leaves, with tiny slender insects visible on close inspection of new growth.
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Life cycle
Multiple generations per year. Pupate in soil. Spread rapidly in warm conditions.
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Damage to Basil
Thrips scar the leaf surface and can transmit plant viruses, directly reducing the quality and appearance of the leaves you're growing to harvest.
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How to treat thrips on Basil
Use blue sticky traps to monitor and catch adults, remove heavily damaged leaves, and treat with insecticidal soap, rinsing leaves well before use.
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Preventing thrips on Basil
Inspect new growth regularly, and remove nearby weeds or plant debris where thrips can overwinter.