Why does your Capsicum frutescens have tiny black flies? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
The tiny black flies are likely fungus gnats, whose larvae live in the moist organic matter of the soil and feed on decaying roots. In Capsicum frutescens, high humidity and frequent watering can trigger outbreaks that damage the delicate root system.
While usually found on leaves, some aphid species can appear as tiny dark moving specks on the stems of pepper plants. They suck sap from the plant, causing stunting or leaf curling in Bird peppers.
Similar to standard fungus gnats, these are attracted to the high nitrogen levels often found in pepper potting mixes. Their presence indicates that the substrate may be too organic or overly saturated for a Tabasco pepper.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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