maggots in pea pods

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pezzer1
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how do you stop maggots getting inside the pea pods?
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It's pea moth lavae, that much I'm sure of. I was told to spray (but I don't know what with) when the peas are flowering. Alternatively I guess you could net them from outset.
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I've found this to be a problem only with peas sown later in the season - about May I think. I rarely have problems with my early peas. So my way around it is only to have early peas! Alternatively you could try keeping them covered with fleece. I'm afraid I don't know the chemical control if there is one.
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Sow early or late so peas are not in flower in June or July. If you want to use a spray use Liquid Derris just before the flowers open.
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PAULW
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Bug Clear (used to be called sybol) works well just as the flower opens
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