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Pepper fruit fly
A fly that lays eggs in pepper fruits. The maggots make the fruit rot and drop.
Attacks
When it comes
| Crop | Stage | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper | Fruiting | Scout every 3 days |
What to look for
Pepper, fruiting
Every 3 days, look at the fruits. Sunken dark spots = a fungal disease (very common after rain). Tiny holes in the fruits = fruit fly laid eggs inside. Pull and burn infected fruits — don't leave them on the plant or ground, they spread fast.
Also watch for
General advice from crop guides for Ghana. Before you spray, ask your agro-input dealer for a product registered for this pest, read the label, and wear gloves. For a serious attack, call your district agriculture office or an agronomist.
Catch it early
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