Flowering peas. How do I protect against maggots?

[Lance]

Much of my Mange tout and peas are starting to flower and I hear many stories of ruined crops through the pea moth laying its eggs in the flowers.
I understand some chemicals are available in the market place. Could anyone suggest one that is gentle yet effective?
I understand many people used derris but that has now been withdrawn.

[Two_Sheds]

You don't need chemicals, just put net over your peas so the moth can't get to them.

Even if it does, usually only one pea is ruined in each pod. Your crop won't be totally wasted.

[Flummery]

If your peas are flowering already you will probably miss the pea moths anyway - they aren't flying yet. Early (and late) crops usually do ok.

[Alison]

I've never had any problems with pea moths (grabs hold of wood in a frantic manner...........) and as Flum say, it's a bit early yet.