Pest management
Pea Pests
Pest names frequently listed for Pea varieties in open plant databases. Use as a scouting checklist — pressure varies by region.
Pests mentioned for this crop
- Aphids 27 mentions
- Thrips 18 mentions
- Pea Weevil 12 mentions
- Pea Weevils 9 mentions
- Cutworms 8 mentions
- Slugs 8 mentions
- Spider Mites 5 mentions
- Birds 5 mentions
- Pea Aphids 4 mentions
- Leafminer 4 mentions
- Pea Moths 4 mentions
- Leaf Miners 4 mentions
- Pea Moth 3 mentions
- Pea Leaf Weevil 3 mentions
- Pea Aphid 2 mentions
- Leafminers 2 mentions
- Cucumber Beetles 1 mentions
- Slugs In Wet Conditions 1 mentions
- Birds (Attracted To Sweet Peas 1 mentions
- Flea Beetles 1 mentions
- Snails 1 mentions
- Birds Attracted To Flowers 1 mentions
- Spider Mites In Hot Weather 1 mentions
- Birds Attracted To Colorful Pods 1 mentions
Related resistance notes from varieties
- Good resistance to powdery mildew and pea enation mosaic virus
- Good general disease tolerance, moderate resistance to fusarium wilt
- Fusarium Wilt (Intermediate); Pea Enation Mosaic Virus (Intermediate); Powdery Mildew (Intermediate)
- Resistant to fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, powdery mildew, and pea enation mosaic virus
- Moderate disease tolerance typical of heirloom varieties
- Good resistance to fusarium wilt and heat stress. Moderate powdery mildew resistance.
- Limited disease resistance typical of heirlooms. Susceptible to powdery mildew in humid conditions.
- Good general vigor with some resistance to common wilt diseases.
FAQ: pests on Pea
What pests affect Pea?
Cultivar notes commonly mention Aphids, Thrips, Pea Weevil, Pea Weevils, Cutworms, Slugs, Spider Mites, Birds, Pea Aphids, Leafminer, Pea Moths, Leaf Miners. Pressure varies by climate and season — confirm with local extension.
Lists are aggregated from cultivar notes, not a diagnostic service. Confirm identification locally before treating.