Deformed leaves on chilli plants

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    chillisauce Apprentice Gardener

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    I have a variety of chilli plants growing in my greenhouse and have noticed that on most of them the new leaves are starting to become deformed.Any ideas what could be the cause?
     
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    Spruce Glad to be back .....

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    Greenfly/aphids , they may have gone now but the foliage will stay the same , have a good look under the leaves I have one with the same problem and the others are fine I used finger and thumb to quickly sort it out :thud:

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    Had a good look round the plants and not a sign of any insects at all.Could earwigs cause this problem?
     
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    More likely red spider mite, very difficult to control once you get it. You can try a mild soap soloution but Provado is probably the answer.
     
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