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Old 17-03-2007, 01:31 PM
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Re: Bay Tree -Insect friendly?

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Originally Posted by smartie View Post
Errrr - no it isn't. There is lots of evidence of bay leaves being used for this purpose in many parts of the world. Just Google on "lauris nobilis insect repellant" to see some of the research papers
Well something is taking big chunks out of my leaves. There are caterpillar/bug things that curl up the leaves... They must have taken a liking to the taste.
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