Pepper, Eggplant: Curly top (Western yellow blight) categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Curly top virus symptoms on beanPhoto by: G.Q. Pelter Biology Curly top is caused by a virus transmitted by the beet leafhopper. Many crops are affected, including tomato, bean, squash, cucumber, and pepper. Typical symptoms of the […]
Pepper, Eggplant: Mosaic viruses categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Cucumber mosaic virus symptoms on pepper leavesPhoto by: L.J. du Toit Biology Several viruses can cause mosaic symptoms in peppers. Most of these viruses are transmitted by aphids, but Tobacco Mosaic Virus is also transmitted by mechanical means including tools […]
Pepper, Eggplant: Physiological leaf roll categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Tomato physiological leaf rollPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Physiological leaf roll of pepper and eggplant is a cultural problem associated with drought, high soil moisture, or high temperatures. The leaves of the plants roll downward and become leathery or […]
Pepper, Eggplant: Verticillium wilt categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Diseases Vegetables revision date: 2022-12-07 12:00 Verticillium wilt causing death of squash plantsPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Verticillium wilt is caused by a fungus commonly found in the soil. Many species of plants can be affected. Potato and tomato are favored hosts. Infected peppers and eggplants […]
Pepper, Eggplant: Brown marmorated stink bug categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Brown marmorated stink bug adultPhoto by: M. Bush Biology The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an introduced pest species from Asia that is spreading quickly across the United States. Nymphs and adults feed on a wide variety […]
Pepper, Eggplant: Flea beetles categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 Adult flea beetle damage on potato leafPhoto by: Unknown Biology Flea beetles are small, brown to metallic black beetles with a habit of jumping like fleas when disturbed. They feed on many plants including beets, kale, collards, radish, and many […]
Pepper, Eggplant: Whitefly categories: Pepper, Eggplant Pepper, Eggplant Insects Vegetables revision date: 2023-04-04 12:00 WhitefliesPhoto by: R.D. Akre Biology Whiteflies are common pests in the greenhouse and garden. The adult whitefly is a tiny (1/10″ or less), white, moth-like insect. They typically feed on the underside of leaves, flying up in clouds when disturbed. The […]