Organic basil leaves have holes

[Sissy61252]

Hello. I decided to come out late at night to see if I could find out which pests are eating my basil plants. I found a slug but also some kind of worm and some of the leaves had little black balls (eggs I guess) on them. Does anyone know how I can stop this? Thank you.

 

[Mrsclem]

Not eggs- caterpillar poo! Not sure what type, maybe cabbage looper.

 

[Sissy61252]

Thank you so much! I never would have guessed that!

 

[Chuck]

Use a Bt product (Bacillus thuringensis). One of the names is Bio Worm Killer. Totally organic and harmless to people and pets. It doesn't kill anything except caterpillars.

 

[Sissy61252]

Thank you. I have been so sad trying to determine what the problem is. I will get the product you recommend quickly.