Effective Methods to Control Thrips in Chilli Crop
Are your chilli plants weak and yield less? Tiny pests like thrips may be the culprit, damaging your plants and reducing their productivity.
Thrips are tiny insects, 1-2 mm long, that suck juices from chilli plants. They hide under leaves, causing noticeable damage.
What Are Thrips?
Symptoms of Thrips infestation
Silvery - bronze streaks on leaves.
Leaves curling and crinkling
Flower and fruit drop – fewer chillies to harvest!
Why Should Farmers Worry?
Thrips weaken plants and spread viruses, causing stunted growth, poor fruit quality, reduced yield, and income loss
Prevent Thrips with These Tips
Check plants often, use yellow sticky traps, grow marigolds or coriander, and keep plants healthy to repel thrips.
Organic Solutions to Fight Thrips
Avoid chemicals by using neem oil as it is safe for plants but deadly for thrips use soap water to wash them off.
Chemical Options for Severe Infestations
If organic solutions fail, Use Spinetoram insecticide at 0.9 ml per liter of water or Thiacloprid.
Boost Chillies with Smart Pest Control!
Monitor your plants, use traps, and apply the right solutions to protect chillies and boost your harvest
Conclusion
Thrips may be tiny, but with the right approach, you can control them and improve production. Stay alert and act early for healthier plants.
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