Pea pests and control measures.

As a result of poor care, pest infestations or attacks of various diseases, the pea crop can die. In the fight against pests of peas, both store products and many folk remedies are effective. One infected plant is capable of infecting others around it. Therefore, it is very important to prevent and protect plantings from various possible threats, such as diseases and pests of peas.

Pea diseases

Ascochitis. A disease in which the leaves of a plant are affected. It is characterized by the appearance of spots with black edges. As a rule, the disease occurs at the stage of fruit growth. The appearance of Ascochitosis stops the development and formation of fruits. Infected peas become unsuitable for further sowing.

Rust. This is a fungal disease. It manifests itself in the form of a bloom of yellow and brown color. It affects the leaves and stems of plants. Infection occurs from neighboring weeds. The pea beds should be thoroughly weeded out, and the infected plants should be treated with Bordeaux liquid, a weak 1% solution.

Warp and yellow mosaic. It is a viral disease that can be transmitted by weeds or pests. The presence of infection is indicated by yellow spots resembling a mosaic pattern. All affected areas of the plant should be removed.

Bacterial wilting... The main symptoms are brown spots, wilting of leaves. The bacteria infect the entire plant. If you cut the stem, you can find darkening of the vessels. For prevention, plants should be watered at the root. In more southern regions, it is better to sow peas later. There are also some varieties of peas that are not susceptible to bacterial wilting.

Insects - pests of peas

Bruchus (or pea weevil)... The beetles are about 5mm in size. They lay eggs on the underside of the leaves. The eggs are yellow. Bruchus larvae make their way directly into the pods, where they pupate. You can identify infected peas by soaking in salt water. The peas will float to the surface.

Pea weevils. These are insects with a size of 5mm. They eat young shoots. The larvae can infect the roots of plants. Beetles hibernate in the ground, but in spring they get out to the surface. To scare away the weevil, you can plant marigold flowers next to the beds of peas.

Pea aphid. A very prolific insect. During the season, from 5 to 10 generations of aphids can change. It feeds on plant sap. Due to the resulting damage, peas become more susceptible to various kinds of fungi and bacteria. In addition, insect secretions can attract a sooty fungus, which contributes to the death of the plant due to clogging of the pores on the leaves of the plant. In the fight against the pest, a 12% solution of hexachlorane dust will help, or a soap solution (about 25o grams per ten-liter bucket). Anabasine sulfate with thiophos is effective in the calculation of 10 g. sulfate and 5 thiophos per ten-liter bucket. Early ripening pea varieties are more resistant to attacks of these pests.

Pea moth. This insect lays eggs in buds that have not yet blossomed. The moth larvae eat peas directly in the pods. Infection with these butterflies may not occur only if the plant blooms before their summer.

Pea pests: control prevention

In addition to the above, peas can also be attacked by other insect pests, for example, the Colorado potato beetle. It can be carried over from potatoes. You can either pick the beetle with your hands or treat the plants with a solution of tansy. From other crops (parsley or carrots), the umbelliferae can get. She feeds on plant sap, which leads to death.For processing, you need to boil the dried herb of tobacco for 30 minutes (400 grams of herbs per 5 liters of water). Then add another 5 liters of water and about 300g. laundry soap. The resulting solution is irrigated with plants at weekly intervals. A total of 2-3 sprays are required.

There are the following preventive measures:

1. Every 4 years to change the place of planting peas.
2. Disinfect the soil before planting (Bordeaux liquid, fungicides and colloidal sulfur are suitable).
3. Thorough loosening of the soil.
4. Carefully select and inspect the seed and select varieties in accordance with the growing region.
Despite the fact that peas can infect many diseases, there are many means and methods to combat them, which makes growing a high-quality and rich crop much easier.

Useful properties of peas.

Peas, due to their resistance to low temperatures, grows well both in central Russia and in its northern regions. Peas have been cultivated for a very long time, even earlier than potatoes and wheat. Peas are rich in protein, phosphorus, zinc and magnesium. Contains beneficial amino acids and potassium salts. The protein contained in peas is easy to digest. Peas are recommended for dietary nutrition of people with diseases of the cardiovascular system and people who are overweight.
Pea types:
- cerebral;
- sugar;
- peeling.
Due to their beneficial properties, peas are used not only for food, but also as components in some cosmetics. For example, in shampoos or anti-aging masks. Peas are able to cleanse the skin, remove excess fat, and relieve various rashes.