An "infestation of thrips" may sound like the title of an episode of Star Trek, but it's no fun for a gardener. Here's how to ...

Thrips can also transmit harmful plant diseases, compounding the damage they cause. Recognizing the signs of a thrip ...

Thrips on plants in your garden or indoors can cause a lot of damage. Here's how to stop these pests with simple organic techniques. Prevent Thrips on Plants Naturally with These 10 Must-Know Tips ...

It’s likely you haven’t seen the thrips themselves in your garden because they are really tiny at just 1/16 inch long. Just like aphids, they have piercing/sucking mouthparts which they use to ...

Thrips can also affect outdoor plants, but rarely kill mature trees and shrubs. Thrips are extremely small (less than 1/20 inch long). There are many varieties that favor specific plants.

Thrips can also affect outdoor plants, but rarely kill mature trees and shrubs. Thrips are extremely small (less than 1/20 inch long) insects. There are many varieties that favor specific plants.

Thrips feed on the surface of citrus fruits, leading to scarring and blemishes that reduce the fruit’s market value,” says Sidd Tiwari, product manager of specialty crops for BASF.

Analysis - Thrips are tiny insects - their sizes range between 0.5mm and 15mm in length and many are shorter than 5mm. But the damage they cause to crops is anything but small. A 2021 research ...