Thrips

Pests Guide

Signs of the Pest

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Discoloured and deformed foliage

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Whte irregular marks on leaves

Solutions to the Pest

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Hose off infected areas (insects are nearly invisible to the naked eye

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Control with garlic extract, horticultural soaps

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Attract natural enemies – lacewings – with flowers or clover.

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Remove infested flowers and buds, and burn.

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Control flowering weeds which may provide food for thrips.