Problem Info

Pink or tan worms up to 1 inch long with two rows of brown dots and dark brown heads feed in the seed cavity of the pepper. The fruit is decayed inside.

Solution Advice

Remove infested fruit. Keep the adults from laying eggs by using row covers. Clean all debris from the garden after harvest to reduce overwintering sites for larvae. Apply an insecticide labeled for this pest, following label directions.

Product Recommendations

• Ortho® Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Insect Killer Ready-To-Use