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What is causing my green pepper to grey just below the stem? Is there anything I can do to prevent and treat this problem?
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Asked August 29, 2021, 11:43 AM EDT
What is causing my green pepper to grey just below the stem? Is there anything I can do to prevent and treat this problem?
Oakland County Michigan
Expert Response
Tracy, thanks for the question.
This appears to be the damage caused by broad mites. These destructive mites are very small and can do significant damage. Controlling them is difficult. If you purchased these plants, they probably came with them. Check out the following links for information on these culprits and their control:
- https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/broad_mite_not_your_typical_michigan_mite
- https://extension.psu.edu/broad-mites-in-fruiting-vegetables
- https://ipm.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/success_stories/T&PGuide/pdfs/Chapter4/Broad_Mite.pdf
I hope this helps.
