How to control whatever bug is eating my herbs?

I think I brought some sort of bug home on a Basil plant from the local New England garden center. Now it is eating my Pineapple Mint and Verbena which are planted right next to the Basil. It looks like it migrated and is also eating my Rhododendron, Violets and some other perennials. I've looked many times and can't see any bugs. However a few times I just brushed the plant and something flew off but I couldn't see what it was. The munching marks are very small, it's definitely not rabbits, deer, etc.. Any ideas what it could be? Or how to control it? I grow everything strictly organically, plus my main plants are herbs, which I use for cooking. If completely necessary I will use something synthetic and non-organic to stop the infestation in it's tracks. Any help would be greatly appreciated!How to control whatever bug is eating my herbs?
The only insect/bugs that eat herbs that I'm aware of is aphids mealy bugs and parsley worms./see photo


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The tiny black spots are manure droppings from a worm. It usually attacks the mint and basil plants. You must look under the leaves to find them. Clean all old plant leaves away from the bottom of the plant. there is an organic powder called ';Neem'; or similiar to this which will not burn the plant leaves. Follow directions carefully. If you have narrow planters and the plant has over taken the planter, this causes plant stress when container is too small. The healthier the plant, less insect infestation. Keep your plants pruned by taking off 1/3 of new growth on each branch. Make sure they are receiving the full morning sun; anything less will weaken the plant and cause the stress too!


University of Missouri Extension


Few insects or diseases attack herbs. In some localities, rusts infect mints. In hot, dry weather, spider mites damage some herbs.


Aphids attack anise, caraway, dill and fennel. Grasshoppers and certain caterpillars attack herbs when conditions are right. Control is usually not necessary until you notice a problem. If control is warranted and pesticides are used, make certain they are labeled for food crops if the herbs are to be used for culinary purposes.


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Making a place in the garden for the lady bugs to winter over and providing the food they like for cover and for eating.


Apart from aphids, ladybugs eat a variety of other insects and larvae including white flies, mealy bugs, spider mites, and other types of soft-bodied insects. They also require a source of pollen for food and for that reason are attracted to certain types of plants. Their preferred plants have umbrella shaped flowers such as dill, fennel, angelica, tansy, caraway, cilantro, yarrow, and wild carrot. Other plants that attract ladybugs include cosmos (especially the white ones), dandelions, coreopsis, and scented geraniums. Include in that queen annes lace


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Lady Bug House Instructions


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Make your own insect repellent


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using Fels Naptha Soap go to( Specialty Uses and Recipes tab above.)


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You can try using Safer Insecticidal Soap, it's an organic pesticide good to use on veggies. Lowe's sells it in the same area as the other pesticides. Description at the link.