Actually (i think) my problem is with these little spiders. I've actually killed two or three of them in the past month or so as they were hiding under the leaves. They can be a challenge to catch by hand since they're so small.
I'm also thinking there might be something else too, just judging by the damage done to the leaves. There's some leaves with patches missing, and some have a little trail of missing chlorophyll.

I was considering using garlic powder around the perimeter, just for the fact that that's pretty much all I have around the house as of now. However I have no idea how effective it would be. Anyhow....thanx for the advice fellas.