Thrips
WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO ELIMINATE
Vid
Thrips
Thrips
Pathogen:
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
MILD
Trips
WHO CAUSES IT?
Thrips are tiny insects belonging to the order Thysanoptera, which can cause serious damage to a wide range of agricultural crops and ornamental plants. These insects feed on plant tissues, piercing the surface of leaves, shoots and fruits to extract the nutrients necessary for their development. In addition to feeding, thrips can transmit viruses and other pathogens, further exacerbating their impact on crops.
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SYMPTOMS
On grapevines, thrips can cause significant damage to both leaves and grape clusters. Symptoms include the presence of silver or tan Taches on the leaves, caused by thrips feeding and deposition of their excrement. In the bunches, the presence of thrips can cause the formation of lesions on the skin of the grapes, which affects their quality and marketing.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
20°C - 30°C
Humidity:
70% - 90%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Active movement of insects, passive transport by wind, transport by agricultural equipment and machinery.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS TO ELIMINATE THE PEST
REPELLENT PLANTS
Chives, Garlic, Calendula
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Check your plants frequently, especially on the underside of the leaves
- Keep plants healthy and well nourished, as they are more resistant to pests
- Use blue or yellow sticky traps to detect and catch thrips
- Remove weeds and plant debris where they can hide
- Water regularly but without flooding, since thrips prefer dry environments
- If there are many thrips, you can use a mixture of potassium soap and neem oil or an infusion of garlic with neutral soap as a natural treatment
- For severe cases, consider a phytosanitary product recommended by a technician
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