Why does your Capsicum annuum Favorit Orange have tiny black flies? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
The tiny black flies are likely fungus gnat adults, which thrive in the moist, organic-rich soil required by Capsicum annuum. Their larvae feed on decaying matter and can damage the delicate root hairs of your pepper plant.
While not a disease itself, an abundance of decomposing mulch or high nitrogen organic matter in pepper pots attracts various Diptera species. These flies appear when the soil environment is overly damp and nutrient-rich.
If there are overripe or bruised orange peppers on the plant, small black/brown flies may be attracted to the fermenting sugars. This can lead to secondary fungal infections in the pepper fruit.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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