Holes in peppers - Ask Extension
I was wondering what insect was making holes in my peppers. I believe their larve is all over inside the pepper too. Thanks- Bob
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Holes in peppers #424567
Asked August 31, 2017, 8:58 PM EDT
I was wondering what insect was making holes in my peppers. I believe their larve is all over inside the pepper too. Thanks- Bob
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
We'd have to see the larvae or very sharp photos to identify whatever is causing the damage. Here are some possibilities: corn borer, pepper maggot, pepper weevil and climbing cutworms. Slugs sometimes chew holes in pepper fruits too.
