Denise, I had something similar, It looks like fly spec fungus, found in apples and hibiscus. My County Agent suggested 1/2 strength Liquid copper and 1/2 strength Mancozeb. This worked but if it's in pots, move the plants outside for a few hours. ~ Daconil is NOT list for peppers One thing that works for me is 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food grade cornmeal sprinkled around the base of the plant. L.B. In the Fungal Forest of the Fur Nor'east Symptons: black spots appear round leaf margin, developing into black-rimmed cuts with the whole leaf peppered with small black spots with yellow haloes. Middle of plant defoliated over 3-4 days since when defoliation ceased. Red herry Hot in same planter was unaffected but may now be showing 1st signs. Help please XXX, D. ------------------------------