Why does your Capsicum annuum Mambo Orange have tiny black flies? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
The most likely cause; the larvae live in the organic matter of the potting medium and feed on decomposing roots, while adults are attracted to the moist soil required by Capsicum annuum.
While often lighter in color, some species of Thrips appear as tiny dark specks; they feed on the tender new growth of Mambo Orange peppers, causing silvery scarring.
Certain small dark beetles can infest pepper plants, though they are more common as pests on developing fruit rather than flying around the foliage.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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