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Need help identifying pest

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago




These little black bugs are all over the top and underside of the leaves on my plants. In a container I am growing 2 bell peppers and 1 chilli. The same pest is on basil that's in a different container. I thought they were black aphids so I've been spraying them off daily but the problem is consistent. I believe they are the cause of the discoloration in the leaves and making them fall off. I am looking for the least harsh method of removal and prevention for organic purposes. These are outdoors on a patio that is screened in, so releasing beneficial insects may not be practical since they cannot escape the enclosed patio.

EDIT: I am already applying a neem/water mixture every other day to ward off aphids.

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