Thrips
Several invasive species of thrips have established in Florida and become pests of vegetable, ornamental, and agronomic crops. Damage to crops results from thrips feeding and egg-laying injury, thrips vectoring plant diseases, the cost of using control tactics, and the loss of pesticides due to resistance.
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Related Topics: Arthropod Pests, Lawn and Garden Care: Pest Management, Thrips
Publications
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Chilli Thrips on Blueberries in Florida
IN1298/ENY-2053 by Oscar E. Liburd, Babu R. Panthi, and Douglas A. PhillipsNovember 17, 2020
Citrus Pest Quick Guide: Flower Thrips (Frankliniella bispinosa Morgan and Frankliniella kelliae Sakimura)
IN1321/ENY-2036by X. Martini, L. M. Diepenbrock, K. L. Ray, and J. D. BurrowApril 13, 2022This is a quick reference guide for identifying flower thrips and the damage flower thrips causes.
Florida Flower Thrips (suggested common name) Frankliniella bispinosa Morgan (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
IN1110/EENY639 by Steven P. Arthurs, Moh Leng Kok-Yokomi, and Hugh SmithDecember 13, 2018The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Flower Thrips in Blackberries in Florida
IN1060/ENY-881 by Oscar E. Liburd, Elena M. Rhodes, Elke Weibelzahl, and Sara E. BrennanSeptember 7, 2021A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management
Flower Thrips, Frankliniella tritici (Fitch) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
IN1236/EENY-720 by Danielle Sprague, Joe Funderburk and Andrea LuckyApril 12, 2019The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Gladiolus Thrips, Thrips simplex (Morison) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
IN163/EENY-036 by H. A. Denmark and J. F. PriceJune 10, 2022The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Managing Thrips and Tospoviruses in Tomato
IN895/ENY859 by Joe Funderburk, Xavier Martini, Scott Adkins, Josh Freeman, Sam Hutton, Hugh Smith, Gene McAvoy, Crystal Snodgrass, Mathews Paret, and Norm LepplaJuly 11, 2022This fact sheet describes the biology and ecology of thrips and tomato spotted wilt virus, and recommends a management program.
Managing Thrips in Pepper and Eggplant
IN401/ENY-658 by Joe Funderburk, Xavier Martini, Stuart Reitz, Josh Freeman, Chris Miller, Gene McAvoy, Alicia Whidden, Ozan Demirozer, Greg Nuessly, and Norm LepplaJuly 15, 2022A UF/IFAS numbered publication for Commercial audience(s).
Melon Thrips, Thrips palmi Karny (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
IN292/EENY135 by J. L. CapineraFebruary 20, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Pest Identification Guide: Florida Flower Thrips Frankliniella bispinosa (Morgan)
IN1125/ENY-2032 by Jeffrey D. Cluever and Hugh A. SmithFebruary 27, 2019
Pest Identification Guide: Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)
IN1127/ENY-2034 by Jeffrey D. Cluever and Hugh A. SmithFebruary 27, 2019
Pest Information Guide: Eastern Flower Thrips Frankliniella tritici (Fitch)
IN1137/ENY-894 by Jeffrey D. Cluever and Hugh A. SmithSeptember 20, 2019
Thrips in Florida Strawberry Crops
IN1078/ENY-882 by Jeff D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith, Joe E. Funderburk, and Galen FrantzJune 27, 2018
Thrips Management Program for Horticultural Crops
IN1145/ENY-987 by Vivek Kumar, Garima Kakkar, Cristi L. Palmer, Cindy L. McKenzie, and Lance S. OsborneDecember 15, 2016
Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae): A New Invasive Pest
IN1407/EENY-805by Dak Seal, Rafia Khan, Lance Osborne, and Ian GibbsJune 12, 2023The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis [Pergande])
IN1089/ENY-883 by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith, Joseph E. Funderburk, and Galen FrantzJune 27, 2018
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Florida Farm Pests: Thrips
Luis Rodriguez RosadoJune 5th, 2024Florida has the presence of many pests that can negatively affect crops and ornamental plants. Among these pests, we can find thrips. These are responsible for millions of economic losses on agricultural commodities and nurseries. What are Thrips and How Can I Identify Them? Thrips are piercing-sucking mouthpart insects, meaning they have a straw-like […]
Plagas de las Fincas de Florida: Trips
Luis Rodriguez RosadoJune 5th, 2024Florida tiene la presencia de muchas plagas que pueden afectar negativamente los cultivos y las plantas ornamentales. Entre estas plagas podemos encontrar los trips. Estos son responsables de millones de pérdidas económicas en productos agrícolas y plantas ornamentales. ¿Qué son los Trips y Cómo Puedo Identificarlos? Los trips son insectos con un aparato bucal […]
April 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector
Morgan PinkertonApril 8th, 2024Recap of April 2024 First Friday with Florida First Detector In April, we took a closer look at the pest group thrips (Order: Thysanoptera). While there are over 7,000 species of thrips around the world, only a handful of them are pests on plants. Most thrips feed on fungi or decaying matter like leaf litter. […]
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