Pest management
Chilli Pests
Pest names frequently listed for Chilli varieties in open plant databases. Use as a scouting checklist — pressure varies by region.
Pests mentioned for this crop
- Aphids 73 mentions
- Spider Mites 56 mentions
- Pepper Weevil 36 mentions
- Cutworms 24 mentions
- Thrips 22 mentions
- Flea Beetles 19 mentions
- Pepper Maggot 14 mentions
- Whiteflies 12 mentions
- Hornworms 10 mentions
- Pepper Weevils 8 mentions
- European Corn Borer 3 mentions
- Chile Thrips 3 mentions
- Pepper Maggots 2 mentions
- Pepper Hornworm 2 mentions
- Pepper Hornworms 1 mentions
- Corn Borers 1 mentions
Related resistance notes from varieties
- Moderate resistance to tobacco mosaic virus
- Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus and bacterial spot
- Generally good disease resistance, susceptible to root rot in wet conditions
- Good resistance to common pepper diseases
- Good general disease resistance, hardy variety
- Good resistance to tobacco mosaic virus, moderate bacterial spot resistance
- Good overall disease resistance, tolerant of bacterial spot
- Moderate resistance to common pepper diseases
FAQ: pests on Chilli
What pests affect Chilli?
Cultivar notes commonly mention Aphids, Spider Mites, Pepper Weevil, Cutworms, Thrips, Flea Beetles, Pepper Maggot, Whiteflies, Hornworms, Pepper Weevils, European Corn Borer, Chile Thrips. Pressure varies by climate and season — confirm with local extension.
Lists are aggregated from cultivar notes, not a diagnostic service. Confirm identification locally before treating.