Knowledge Base

1. **Thrips Identification and Control:**
  - Identification: The bugs are identified as thrips that fly short distances.
  - Control Measures: Spraying with plain water, catching, and squashing are recommended as effective methods. Caution is advised against using neem, and yellow sticky traps are suggested as an alternative.

1. Change of Soil and Fertilizer Usage: The individual in Toronto shares a personal experience of successfully saving their Tulsi plant by changing the soil to Miracle-Gro indoor potting soil. They also recommend using MARPHYL Organic Liquid Fertilizer and feeding the plant with organic banana skin-soaked water high in potassium. Additionally, seaweed solution is suggested as a beneficial fertilizer.
2. Pot Size and Soil Amendments: There is advice to consider placing the Tulsi plant in larger pots with good soil if it is kept out of the cold.

The suggestion is to use plain water, catch and squash them, or utilize yellow sticky traps, expressing caution about the potential harm neem could cause to Tulasi devi.

1. Lysol Hand Soap Solution: William Benedict expresses gratitude for the suggestion and reports positive results after spraying his Tulsi garden with a Lysol hand soap solution.
2. Dilution Recommendations: Shalagram Das advises on typical dilution ratios, suggesting 1 tablespoon per quart for a soap solution.
3. Bronner's Solution: Tulasi Sevaka shares a successful experience using Bronner's, discussing two methods—a stronger solution left on for a few hours and a weaker solution sprayed on and not washed off.

1. Neem Oil Usage: Concerns are raised about the use of neem oil, and the suggestion is to try a soap and water mix for spider mites.
2. Leaf Conditions: Questions about the appearance of the dropping leaves, whether they have brown sections or are entirely brown, are raised. Advice includes cutting stems with lesions and inspecting for insects.
3. Light and Seasonal Considerations: Interior leaves falling may be due to reduced sunlight in the fall.

1. Avoid Garlic and Onion: A member cautions against using garlic and onion solutions on Tulsi, suggesting organic or potassic soap instead.
2. Showering with Soap: Recommendations include showering Tulsi with organic or potassic soap, waiting 20 minutes, and then rinsing with warm water.

One tablespoon of liquid soap (most of us use Bronner's) to a litre of water to make a spray. And remove the dead branches.

Please use 10% neem oil in warm water and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with a garden sprinkler in flat or fan mode and make sure the mealybugs disappear from the Tulasi Devi twigs and stems