Thrips are tiny, slender insects that can damage your plants by sucking out their juices and leaving behind scars.
They can also transmit plant diseases.
Look for small, black or brown insects that are about 1-2mm in length.
You might also notice silver or bronze streaks on the leaves of your plants.
Yes, you can use several natural remedies to control thrips, including neem oil, insecticidal soap, and sticky traps.
You should treat your plants for thrips every 10-14 days until the infestation is under control.
Mix neem oil with water according to the instructions on the bottle, and then spray the mixture onto your plants, making sure to cover both the tops and undersides of the leaves.
Yes, you can take several preventive measures, including keeping your plants clean and dust-free, monitoring new plants for signs of thrips, and quarantining new plants before placing them near other plants.
Yes, thrips can infest and damage multiple plants, so it's important to treat all affected plants and monitor nearby plants for signs of infestation.
No, thrips can't harm your pets or children, they're only affecting your plants.
Bag the infested plants and dispose of them in the trash.
Do not compost infested plants.
Bag and dispose of any infested plant material, clean any contaminated surfaces or tools, and avoid taking infested plant material outside.