Sounds like it could be rabbits to me. We've had a terrible problem with them this year. On another - chile related topic. Can anyone tell me who my serrano is losing its leaves? It sites in full sun, get adequate food and water and has no visible pests crawling around on it nor evidence that pests were there. (No aphids or aphid dung, no spiderwebs it can see, etc.) The plants keeps trying to put out new leaves but doesnot seem to get really far. The result is a few scrawny leaves and a lot of stem. Ideas? Suggestions?