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Q.My Sweet Peppers All Have Holes In Them.

Anonymous added on December 27, 2020 | Answered

All the peppers on the plants in my garden have holes in them it’s like something eating them.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on December 28, 2020

It's likely a worm or caterpillar. And the pest could still be inside the fruit. Use a product that specifically targets caterpillars/worms that is safe for edibles.

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htm

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