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what's eating my bay plant?

clobe14
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what's eating my bay plant?

Hi! I recently set up a little herb garden on my balcony, and have gotten a bay plant. I've noticed that it's being eaten by something but I can't see any bugs? But each morning I come back to half/whole eaten leaves!

 

I'm on the third level of a building so not sure if something is in the soil?

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: what's eating my bay plant?

Hello @clobe14 

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about what's eating your bay plant.

 

Seeing as you are on the third level of your building it would be safe to conclude that the source of the bugs is either in your soil or is coming from a garden on the same level as you. I propose using Richgro 1L Beat-A-Bug Naturally Based Insect Spray. It contains natural garlic and chilli to control harmful insects and has organic plant food for healthy growth. It's safe to use on edible crops and it should repel leaf eating insects.

 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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