What Pests Are Attracted to Herbs

If you’re a herb gardener, it’s important to be aware of the pests that can attack your plants and how to deal with them effectively.

Read on below – explore our quick answer to the common question of what pests are attracted to herbs and some insights from my own experience.

Or, if you’re into flower gardening, you may find our quick answer to what pests are attracted to flowers more interesting!

Quick Answer About What Pests Are Attracted to Herbs

Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, leafhoppers, and leaf miners are among the most common pests generally attracted to herbs. Parsley worms, flea beetles, weevils, spittlebugs, and ants are also among the main pests that may cause damage to your herb garden by chewing leaves, sucking sap, or spreading diseases.

Tips for Dealing with Pests That Are Attracted to Herbs

To protect your herbs, you can use natural remedies such as garlic spray, essential oils spray, soap spray, or beneficial bugs. Take preventive measures such as providing good growing conditions like adequate sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular pruning.

The Takeaway (My Experience)

I learned about these pests firsthand when I noticed tiny white dots on my basil plants, which turned out to be aphids and whiteflies that were also attracting ants. I searched online for solutions and found a garlic spray I applied daily for a week.

It worked like a charm, and my basil plants recovered and became healthy again. Since then, I’ve used garlic spray as a preventive measure for my herb garden and planted mint and lavender around it to deter other pests.

Hopefully, this quick answer blog post helps you protect your own herb garden from pests and keep your plants healthy and thriving.

Just remember, first you need to take preventative measures – which may help you avoid pests altogether.

Second, and third, stay on the lookout for pests on your herbs, and deal with problems as soon as they appear!