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Lemon verbena pests #407980

Asked June 18, 2017, 1:52 PM EDT

Some little bug is eating the leaves of my lemon verbena plants. Being an edible plant, what insecticide do you recommend for getting rid of these bugs?

Also, finding that some little bug is starting to eat my basil.  What do you suggest for the basil?

For both the lemon verbena and basil, how long should I wait between spraying the plants and harvesting?

Have attached photos of each.

Thanks, Judith Golden

Lackawanna County Pennsylvania

Expert Response

You may have flea beetles. Here is a link to a fact sheet on controlling flea beetles.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 19, 2017, 10:55 AM EDT

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