Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore
August 18, 2026
gaining attention among researchers, greenhouse growers, and crop consultants in the United States and around the world. At barely a millimeter long, this tiny [...] to other thrips species commonly found in vegetable and ornamental crops. However, its biology and behavior present unique challenges: Rapid population [...] reported this species on numerous crops and ornamentals , including peppers, eggplant, papaya, mandevilla, gardenia, and many others. Cryptic behavior: The