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Pepper Weevil: signs and treatment in Jamaica
The most destructive pepper insect pest. Larvae feed inside the fruit. PlantArmor's crop guides list pepper weevil as a common problem on sweet pepper.
Signs to look for
- Premature dropping of buds and young fruit
- Small puncture holes in fruit
- Rotting and internal feeding damage
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise pepper weevil?
The most destructive pepper insect pest. Larvae feed inside the fruit. The signs to look for: Premature dropping of buds and young fruit. Small puncture holes in fruit. Rotting and internal feeding damage.
What should I do about pepper weevil?
Collect and destroy all fallen fruit. Apply broad-spectrum insecticides (e.g., Vydate, Actara) during flowering. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by pepper weevil in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list pepper weevil as a common problem on sweet pepper.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.