What is a common pesticide for pea plants?

Insecticidal soap or Pesticides with the active ingredients of carbaryl or esfenvalerate may be common choices for fighting pea plant [Pisum sativum] pests. Typical problem pests for pea growers are aphids, cowpea curculio [Chalcodermus aeneus], earworms [Helicoverpa zea], and grasshoppers [Caelifera suborder].

Esfenvalerate or the organic option of insecticidal soap may be applied against aphids if the gardener's or farmer's area lacks ladybugs [Coccinellidae family]. Esfenvalerate may be applied until three days before harvest. Insecticidal soap may be applied until the day before harvest.

Carbaryl or Esfenvalerate may be applied against cowpea curculio, earworm or grasshopper problems. Carbaryl, which is the active ingredient in 'Sevin', requires no wait between application and harvest. Again, esfenvalerate requires a three day wait.