AT A GLANCE
Why do snails eat basil?
For snails, which are almost magically attracted to basil, the plants are an ideal and tasty source of food. The pests appreciate the taste so much that they sometimes eat the basil down to the skeleton.
How can the snail infestation on basil be recognized?
Although eaten Leaves in basil can also have other causes, but snails are usually the culprits. The infestation in the herb bed can be recognized by the following damage patterns:
- The leaves are from the outside to the inside eaten up.
- The gnawing goes very well briskly.
- holes in the center of sheet are common.
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A clear indication of the snail infestation slime trails, which are on a plant part, but also on the Earth can be found.
How do I protect my basil from snails?
There are three ways to prevent snail infestation:
- One as a barrier Put up a snail fence. That's how they can pests prevented from penetrating to the basil in the bed.
- basil grow in raised beds– so it is almost impossible for snails to reach the herbs.
- basil along with lavender or gypsophilaplant. This scented plants as neighbors drive away the snails and the basil can come undamaged harvested become.
Are there home remedies to protect against snails?
home remedies can very good as protection against infestation with snails on basil be used. The following home remedies can be used:
- Set up beer traps in which the snails drown.
- Scatter dried coffee grounds around the basil plant (the caffeine it contains has an effect slugs toxic).
- Arrange sawdust around the basil. Make sure it is a few centimeters high so that the snails cannot overcome the natural barrier.
How to get rid of snails on basil?
In order to eliminate the pests, you should do this on collect early morning – then they are still stiff because of the cold. This is the only action to take if the basil has already been eaten. If protective measures are taken, it is to prevent re-seizure. The nibbled leaves are no longer suitable for consumption.
Can the snails also be combated chemically?
A chemical fight against an infestation with snails is possible, but should always be the absolutely last way for the hobby gardener. Chemical poison traps are available for this case. With regard to ecological gardening, however, it is better to refrain from this option - especially since a snail fence and the various home remedies have a good effect.
Tip
Also protect young plants
Just planted in the bed and then already nibbled by snails - to prevent this from happening, snail collars can be placed around young plants, which offer very good protection.