Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?
May 6, 2019
hiding. In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered spots, in crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae are also concealed in the soil [...] off low down in the crop, on the underside of leaves near the veins. These thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to put weed control [...] simply fly in through the doors. To prevent this, some growers use overpressure in the greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can