Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences
February 2, 2023
with most thrips species targeting many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each type of [...] flower buds and growth points, which don't grow or become deformed if damaged in their early stages. When the western flower thrips prick petals, this often [...] thrips causes black spots, which naturally also affect the ornamental value. In leeks, thrips mainly cause cosmetic damage: the yield does not suffer and