Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore
August 18, 2026
In recent years, growers have faced their share of pest challenges. Few, however, have generated as much concern as Thrips parvispinus , an invasive thrips species that is rapidly gaining attention among researchers, greenhouse growers, and crop consultants in the United States and around the world. At barely a millimeter long, this tiny insect may seem insignificant at first glance. Yet its ability to reproduce quickly, remain hidden within plant
