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title: "Hi guys! I noticed some discoloration on my pepper leaves and then I…"
description: "Hi guys! I noticed some discoloration on my pepper leaves and then I looked closer and there are these little black bugs crawling everywhere and they are on…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/QM_aNZWqQ7mvRblvf-yLcw"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Maddie (she/they)"
published: "2024-06-25T01:34:16.76512Z"
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# Hi guys! I noticed some discoloration on my pepper leaves and then I…

_Posted by Maddie (she/they) on 2024-06-25_

Hi guys! I noticed some discoloration on my pepper leaves and then I looked closer and there are these little black bugs crawling everywhere and they are on most of my other plants too. I am not sure how to fix this.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7_uZ4-Pjc_12hmQNtgIwo0kTQSilzsriXBZ55aU8HJc/A3FWHbv1R1eskqe8mPjwHg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7_uZ4-Pjc_12hmQNtgIwo0kTQSilzsriXBZ55aU8HJc/brMNAVb3Rb6GDqIRCm8egw.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### send\_nodes commented on 2024-06-25

Oh no, looks like thrips

Rinse the plant completely off in the shower, including the undersides of the leaves.

Then use a spray bottle with 1 part isopropyl alcohol, 5 parts water, and a drop of dish soap

Spray on/under leaves, then use a brush or cloth to spread it across the leaf and stem.

Repeat once a week until the pests are gone

#### Maddie (she/they) replied on 2024-06-25

Thank you so much!!

#### send\_nodes replied on 2024-06-25

Happy to help!

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