Organic Control Measures to Manage Thrips in Tomato

Thrips is one of the most serious insect pests of tomato crops, which cause enormous economic losses, both directly and indirectly. On an average it causes 60% of yield loss along with the market value. Thrips are a biological transmitter of the TOSPOvirus group. They are transmitted by nearly eight species of Thrips and Frankiniella. Tomato thrips are highly polyphagous. In addition to tomato crops, they also consume a wide variety of vegetables, bedding plants, flowers, and weeds. 

• Type of Infestation: Pest
• Common Name: Thrips
• Scientific Name: Thrips tabaci, Frankiniella rankliniella
• Infesting Stage of Pest: Nymph and Adults
• Most Affected Plant Part: Leaves, Flowers and buds

Environmental factors favorable for pest infestation:

1. Temperature: Peak population is observed during November and December where the temperature is 12-25°C.
2. Relative Humidity: Favorable relative humidity for the production of thrips is 60-70%.

Most affected states in India:

Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Symptoms:

1. Initial Symptoms: Thrips are the  feeder they suck sap from the phloem tissues of the plant, due to which we can observe silvery streaks on the leaf surface and curling and puckering of leaves
2. Severe Symptoms: Later they shift to flowers and buds and feed on it. Infected flowers drop prematurely and buds are necroted. This pest is a vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Due to this complex, we can see complete drying and death of plant

Biological control measures for thrips in tomato:

Prophylactic

Curative

Product details:

1. Xymo Ultra Spectrum: This is available in liquid formation, which is a combination of Botanical extracts / Plant oils, Stabilizers & Excipients. It mainly targets the larval stage of insects. Paralyze the nervous system of insects and hampers movement/flying and feeding. Plant Extracts in Xymo Ultra Spectrum provides various Alkaloids which increases plants SAR (Systemic Acquired Resistance) and Highly effective on all types of sucking pests and other similar Insects
2. Xymo Bugtrol: This is available in liquid formation. Product is a unique combination of Botanical extracts / Plant oils, Stabilizers & Excipients. This bio pesticide is recommended for all crops and mainly targets beetles and sucking insects. Major benefits of Xymo Bugtrol is, alkaloids present in it increase plant SAR .
3. Xymo Max Spread: This is available in liquid form, which is helpful for uniform spreading of biopesticide on sprayed areas. This can be used for all crops. It breaks down the surface tension of water and increases the wetting and spreading of a spray solution. Spreaders help the insecticide to spread more evenly and adhere better to surfaces, which can improve coverage and efficacy.

For more details, please visit page: ‘Pests Management in Tomato Crop using UAL Organic Based Products’