Pisum sativum Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

Jump to cause: Two-spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae) Southern Yellow Stock Spider Mites Fall Webworm (Hyphantria cunea)

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Two-spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae)

These microscopic arachnids pierce the pea leaf cells to suck out nutrients, leaving behind fine silk webbing as a defensive structure and habitat. This often leads to stippling (tiny white dots) on the undersides of the leaves.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper underneath a leaf and tap it to see if tiny crawling dots fall off.

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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic miticide or insecticide to kill existing mites and their eggs.

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2 Prune and dispose of heavily infested or dead leaves to reduce the mite population and prevent further spread.

3 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure good airflow, as spider mites thrive in hot, dry conditions.

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Southern Yellow Stock Spider Mites

Similar to the two-spotted variety, these mites thrive in hot, dry conditions common during pea growing seasons and create fine silken webs around the leaf margins.

Common

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How to confirm: Look for a yellowish tint on the leaves accompanied by denser webbing in the leaf crevices.

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1 Apply an organic miticide or insecticide spray to the plant to eliminate the spider mites and their webs.

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2 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure the soil remains moist, as dry conditions accelerate mite infestations.

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3 Prune and dispose of heavily infested leaves to prevent the mites from spreading to healthy parts of the pea plant.

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Fall Webworm (Hyphantria cunea)

While more common on deciduous trees, early instar larvae can occasionally create silk nests on tender pea foliage to protect themselves while feeding.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the webs for small, caterpillar-like larvae moving within the silk.

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1 Manually remove any visible silk nests and caterpillars from the pea foliage to prevent further feeding damage.

2 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the plant to eliminate any remaining larvae and protect tender new growth.

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3 Monitor the plant closely for new webbing, as early detection is key to managing small infestations.