Savory doesn’t have many pests and even fewer diseases. The secret is to practice good garden hygiene. If any of your plants get infested and you can’t save it, pull the plant and throw it in the garbage or burn it. Don’t place it in the compost heap. Leafhoppers are little insects everywhere and it’s often a matter of control rather than avoiding them. Try to identify leafhoppers early because they suck the sap from the plants, leaving them yellow and stunted. I use diatomaceous earth or insecticidal soap to rem- edy. / Spider mites live in clusters on the undersides of growing savory leaves. They suck the plant’s fluids and can wreak havoc on your garden. Cut any leaves that are infested and throw in the garbage. Neem oil can keep them away. / Aphids can destroy a plant if you let their population grow. They literally suck the life from your plant. Neem oil applied three times with three weeks in between each application may take a while, so be vigilant and check for aphids throughout the season. / Leaf roller caterpillars will roll leaves up and feed on the inner surface. They eat through the leaf as they mature. Use a good organic insecticide or if you see one on a leaf, pull the it off and throw it in the garbage.