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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy sweet peppers are being defoliated at the stem. There is a clear bite wound that leaves a forked split (like a snake’s tongue) at the stem. I sprayed with Malathion, but the defoliation is spreading to other plants.
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1 Comment To "Leaves Bit Off at Stem"
#1 Comment By Heather On 08/16/2012 @ 12:24 pm
It may be rodents. They may be looking to eat small fruit and blossoms and are removing the leaves to make access easier. This article may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/garden-mouse-control.htm [1]