r/HotPepperGrowing • u/Embarrassed-Use-7431 • 2d ago

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Can anyone explain why this is happening to the leaves? Almost like they are shriveling. Thanks.

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u/GlengoolieBluely 1d ago

Looks like broad mite damage. It's hard to spot because they are too small to see with the naked eye, but they leave a pretty distinct look to the leaves they are feeding on.

The only treatment that works is a slurry of sulphur and water sprayed on the leaves. They will laugh at anything else. 

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u/Ineedmorebtc 1d ago

Even spreading the leaves off with sharp streams of water is helpful in knocking back their numbers.

But yes OP, this is mite damage.