I am trying to figure out what is eating holes in the leaves of my plants ( habinero and sweet pepper ). Primarily the holes are in the centre of leaves, with some on the edge of one leaf. and the most affected plants have a stringy white substance similar to spiderwebs on top side of the leaves, and what looks like grains of salt. I have not seen any insects on the leaves with the exception of a fly that landed there while taking pictures. Images at the link below.
I have sprayed down the soil with a mix of cayenne pepper, oil, soap, and water a few days ago to prevent squirrels from digging up the plants.
Each plant is potted along with a few daffodil bulbs to aid further with squirrels.
I am growing in southern ontario, canada.
