Issue with black spots on basil plants - Ask Extension
Planets seem basically healthy. However, the uppermost leaves are getting clusters of very small black spots on the leaves. It doesn't look like leav...
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Issue with black spots on basil plants #874154
Asked June 22, 2024, 9:39 AM EDT
Planets seem basically healthy. However, the uppermost leaves are getting clusters of very small black spots on the leaves. It doesn't look like leaves are being eaten for the most part. Spots go thru the leaves, visible from top and bottom. Not sure if it is insect, fungal, or bacterial. Lower leaves do not seem to be affected. Basil is planet in a pot along with parsley, which is unaffected. Can you identify, and suggest treatment?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
I believe that is damage from the Fourlined plant bug. You can just pick off the damaged leaves. Here is information: https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/four-lined-plant-bugs