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How To Get Rid Of Aphids & White Flies On Basil
How to Get Rid of Aphids & White Flies on Basil. Basil plants (Ocimum basilicum) are particularly susceptible to aphids -- small, pear-shaped insects that feed on leaves and stems. They're not typically harmful to plants in small numbers. Whiteflies are small and yellowish in color, with white wings, and they usually cluster on the undersides of leaves. They leave behind sticky honeydew after feeding on the leaves, and can cause the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Both types of pest are controllable, if you catch them early enough.
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