[Arid_gardener] Basil

[loujo]

We have a wonderful crop of Italian Basil growing in our raised garden.
About a month or so ago we noticed that the leafs were being eaten, and since then the damage has become worse.
Last week my wife discovered a green worm about an inch long on some of the Basil when she went to wash it off.
My question what can I use to rid my plants of these worms. I don't want to spray the plants with anything because we enjoy the Basil in our food so much.
Is there something that I can spread around the base of the plants. Or any other suggestions.
Please help

LOU  85226
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