What Is Eating Holes In My Pepper Plant Leaves?

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Did you discover holes in pepper plant leaves and wonder what is causing them?  These holes indicate that the plant is under attack by insects.

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Identifying what pests make holes in pepper plants is essential before deciding what control you will be using. Here are 8 common pests that can create holes in the pepper plant leaves.

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1. Slugs

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Slugs feed on decaying organic matter, which may include decaying plant material. Still, they will gladly chew on pepper seedlings and tender pepper plant leaves.

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2. Flea Beetles

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Flea beetles prefer young plants that are not yet mature or just reaching maturity. The flea beetle attack signs include irregular holes in the leaves of pepper plants. These holes are very specific to flea beetles.

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Grasshoppers mostly eat leaves, but they will chew on flowers, stems, and seeds. The pepper plant is not their favorite meal, but they will chew on them in the absence of food.

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3. Grasshoppers

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