Bell Pepper Plants

I planted bell pepper plants for the first time. Something is eating at the leaves and leaving BIG holes. What can I use to get rid of the culprit? Are the plants ruined by this? Should I replant new plants?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/25/2014 @ 8:19 pm

There are a few possible culprits here. Pinpointing the right one will help in dealing with it. The most common pests that could cause holes in pepper plants would be slugs, flea beetles, or some type of worm. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm ^[1], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-are-flea-beetles.htm ^[2], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/worms-on-peppers.htm ^[3]

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[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/worms-on-peppers.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/worms-on-peppers.htm

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