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Old 06-06-2003, 05:56 PM
Penny Morgan
 
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Default What is eating my pepper plants

It may be caterpillars or the Tomato Hornworm. Have you found any crumbly,
green/brown droppings on the leaves? They usually leave these after
feasting on tomatoes and peppers. If you can't find any sign of
caterpillars, you could still use Bt dust or concentrate liquid on them. If
there are any caterpillars hiding out, Bt will kill them without harming
other bugs in the vicinity. It's an organic bacteria that targets just
caterpillars or chewing larvae. Usually, when leaves are chewed from the
edges, it means a caterpillar is doing the damage, so that's why I
recommended the treatment above. If you'd rather not use Bt, then just look
very closely and try to locate what it is and hand pick them off.

Penny
"Terry & Diane" wrote in message
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The leaves on my pepper plants are being eaten away by something. I don't
see any thing on or around the plant.
I don't believe it is a rabbit as looks like they are being shaved off on
the sides.

Anyone else having the same problem ??
Or have an idea what it is and what I can do to control this problem.