Q&A – What is eating my basil and leaving black poop?

Question:
Somethings eating my Basil and leaving black poop. What is it?

Answer:
This is a caterpillar of some sort. There are several kinds that feed on basil. If you would like to get rid of them use a product containing BT.

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