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Banana Pepper Damage

17 years ago

I started to notice that several weeks ago my banana peppers started losing their bottom stems/branches. Upon closer inspection I saw that something had actually eaten thru the stems. I took some measures against slugs and feel that my dog would scare off any nightime animals, so I'm stumped. I'm losing leaves and stems every nite. Please take a look at my picture and tell me what you think. THANKS!! had to mess w/ pic due to size hope its ok

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goodrock
Original Author
17 years ago
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oilpainter
17 years ago
Did you ever think of going out at night with a flashlight. That might be the only way you'll find out what's doing the damage
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goodrock
Original Author
17 years ago
I went out there and couldn't find a thing. Yard has a wood fence plus dogs so I don't think its rabbits.
Vancon4_aol_com
15 years ago
The same thing is happening to mine! Something has snipped off each branch, except for the very top ones, and they're probably next! I inspected for caterpillars and slugs, but found nothing. I've got the pots surrounded by chicken wire, so I don't see how rabbits or squirrels could be getting in. I'll go out tonight and see if I find anything nocturnal...

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