Abstract: Pea (Pisum sativum) is an important economic legume crop that is cultivated around the world for its high nutritional value. The pea weevil (Bruchus pisorum) is the most destructive pest of pea crops worldwide. The boring of pea weevil larvae can destroy more than 50% of the cotyledon parts in pea grains, leading to empty grains, poor seed germination, and poor seed quality. The pea weevil has become one of the most serious factors restricting the sustainable development of the pea industry. Genetic resources for pea weevil resistance have not been found in cultivated pea varieties, but have been detected in wild pea. Genetic studies have revealed that the inheritance of resistance to pea weevil is controlled by at least three recessive genes. In other studies, α-amylase inhibitor (α-AI) and neoplastic pod (Np) mutants of pea showed a degree of resistance to pea weevil. Although transgenic pea lines have been developed, their potential threats to human and animal health mean that chemical pesticides are still the most efficient methods to control pea weevil. In this paper, we review recent advances in pea weevil research, including breeding for resistance and integrated management systems. We discuss the current state of research on pea weevil in China and the problems remaining to be solved.