Effective Methods for Controlling and Eliminating Thrips

Thrips are tiny, slender insects that cause damage to plants by feeding on the sap. Here are the ways to control and get rid of thrips effectively.

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Submerge the infested field for 2 days as a cultural control practice is very effective against the thrips.

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Spraying of neem oil or insecticidal soap are effective and safe options for spot-treating plants to control thrips

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Use blue sticky traps to monitor and reduce thrip populations. Place them near plants to catch and control these pests effectively.

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Introducing predatory insects like ladybugs that feed on thrips and naturally reduce thrip populations

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Cut and discard infected foliage, leads to reducing thrips populations, preventing their spread and promoting healthier plants

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Spray Keefun Insecticide, mix 1.5 to 2 ml of the insecticide in one liter of water and spray on the crops for controlling thrips

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Effective Methods for Controlling and Eliminating Thrips

Thrips are tiny, slender insects that cause damage to plants by feeding on the sap. Here are the ways to control and get rid of thrips effectively.

Submerge the infested field for 2 days as a cultural control practice is very effective against the thrips.

Flooding:

Spraying of neem oil or insecticidal soap are effective and safe options for spot-treating plants to control thrips

Neem Oil:

Use blue sticky traps to monitor and reduce thrip populations. Place them near plants to catch and control these pests effectively.

Sticky trap:

Introducing predatory insects like ladybugs that feed on thrips and naturally reduce thrip populations

Beneficial Insects:

Cut and discard infected foliage, leads to reducing thrips populations, preventing their spread and promoting healthier plants

Pruning:

Spray Keefun Insecticide, mix 1.5 to 2 ml of the insecticide in one liter of water and spray on the crops for controlling thrips

Chemical control:

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