Pest identification
What's eating my paris market carrot?
Carrot fly (Psila rosae)
Signs: Small round roots can be tunnelled nearly entirely; damage proportion is higher than in long varieties
Control: Container growing above 60 cm height greatly reduces risk; cover outdoor beds with fine mesh
Willow-carrot aphid (Cavariella aegopodii)
Signs: Clustered on leaf stems; yellowing and curling of delicate foliage
Control: Insecticidal soap; blast with water; ladybird-friendly companion planting
Slugs and snails
Signs: Surface pitting on small globular roots; complete seedling loss
Control: Copper tape around container rims; iron phosphate pellets; gritty soil surface as deterrent
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Paris Market Carrot pests — FAQ
What is eating my paris market carrot?
Paris Market is a round, mini carrot often grown in containers or shallow raised beds — environments that reduce, but do not eliminate, carrot fly risk. Aphids and fungus gnats can be problems in container culture. Outdoor beds still attract carrot fly and slugs. Its small root size means even minor pest damage is disproportionately destructive.
How do I get rid of carrot fly (psila rosae) on paris market carrot?
Small round roots can be tunnelled nearly entirely; damage proportion is higher than in long varieties Container growing above 60 cm height greatly reduces risk; cover outdoor beds with fine mesh
How do I get rid of willow-carrot aphid (cavariella aegopodii) on paris market carrot?
Clustered on leaf stems; yellowing and curling of delicate foliage Insecticidal soap; blast with water; ladybird-friendly companion planting
How do I get rid of slugs and snails on paris market carrot?
Surface pitting on small globular roots; complete seedling loss Copper tape around container rims; iron phosphate pellets; gritty soil surface as deterrent