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Pests

Aphids: Take into account presence of natural enemies.

European corn borer (beans and green beans for industrial processing) creates risks especially for autumn crop cycle.

Spider mites: Biological control is recommended in protected crops. Chemical treatments should be permitted, treatments are only partly effective.

White flies: Biological control in protected crops is recommended.

Diseases

Powdery mildew (peas): Treatment only in case of generalised infection.

Bacterial diseases (Pseudomonas): removal of infected plants advisable.

Weeds

False/stale seedbed technique recommended.