10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THRIPS»
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1
Pests of Crops in Warmer Climates and Their Control
Thrips (Order Thysanoptera) A large worldwide group with at least 5000 species,
well represented in the tropics but most abundant in temperate regions where
their extensive summer dispersal flights earn them the name of 'thunder-flies'.
2
Ortho Home Gardener's Problem Solver
Leaf thrips damage to vibumum. Thrips are tiny (less than '/16 inch), slender
insects of the order Thysanoptem, which means bristle wings or fringe irings .
Adults are tan to dark brown or black with two pairs of featherlike wings. The
immature ...
Denny Schrock, Ortho Books, 2004
3
Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs: An Integrated Pest ...
Bleaching and stippling on viburnum foliage infested with greenhouse thrips.
Because this sluggish thrips feeds openly on the underside of leaves, it is
controlled by thorough coverage with insecticidal soap or oil. However, no
treatment will ...
Steve H. Dreistadt, Mary Louise Flint, 2004
Thrips Thrips, in most cases the species Frankliniella occidentalis, are another
serious pest of Arabidopsis. In their 3-wk life cycle, these insects pass from eggs
through two larval and two pupal stages to become adults. Pupae are generally
in ...
Julio Salinas, Jose J. Sánchez-Serrano, 2006
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Pests of Field Crops and Pastures: Identification and Control
Tomato thrips, Frankliniella schultzei (Trybom) Plague thrips, Thrips imaginis
Bagnall Distribution: Cosmopolitan species present in all Australian states. Pest
status: Major, widespread and regular. Identification: Adults are 2 mm in length, ...
6
Urban Insects and Arachnids: A Handbook of Urban Entomology
Thrips are 0.75-2.0 mm long and have a slightly compressed or flattened body.
They are usually pale yellow to dark brown, to black. Wings are long and narrow
with few or no veins ; there is an outer marginal row of long, delicate setae.
William H. Robinson, 2005
7
Insects and fungi associated with Cardus thistles (compositae)
Carduus pycnocephalus (S. Europe) Remarks: Occasional adults feeding on
leaves Sources: Goeden (1974) THYSANOPTERA Unident. thrips sp. Plant recs.:
Carduus defloratus (Switzerland); C. nutans (S. Dak.) Remarks: In flowers
Sources: ...
Suzanne W. T. Batra, United States. Science and Education Administration, 1981
8
Evolution of the Insects
FEEDING HABITS Most species feed on plant tissues, but various thrips feed on
pollen and fungal mycelia and spores; however, some are predacious.
Predacious species are not particularly specialized and feed on minute animals
that are ...
David Grimaldi, Michael S. Engel, 2005
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Thrips as Primary Pollinators of Sympatric Species of ...
The contribution that thrips make to Chamaedorea pollination cannot be
determined based only on their high abundance at inflorescences. They also
must carry pollen on their bodies and behave in a way that allows the pollen to
be carried to ...
Holly Porter Morgan, 2007
10
Thrips biology and management
''The editors are to be congratulated in compiling this volume which should not be missing from the bookshelf of any thysanopterist, agronomist or entomologist, encountering this unusual but fascinating order of insects.
Bruce L. Parker, Margaret Skinner, Trevor Lewis, 1995
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THRIPS»
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Florida concerned over insecticide-resistant thrips
Monitoring to evaluate continued susceptibility of pests to pesticides is an important part of any pest management program. Thrips are known for their ability to ... «agprofessional.com, Jul 15»
When it comes to cotton thrips, planting date and tillage matter
Considering certain risk factors can give producers a heads-up when it comes to controlling thrips on cotton. Planting date and tillage practices can impact thrips ... «Southeast Farm Press, Apr 15»
PSI's most wanted: Western Flower Thrip
Bio: Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are still the most destructive insect pest of greenhouse-grown horticultural crops, the reason being that ... «Greenhouse Management, Apr 15»
Onion thrips reproducing early
Onion thrips, which spread iris yellow spot virus, are reproducing much earlier than usual in Malheur County, Ore., and Western Idaho, a crop expert says. «Capital Press, Mar 15»
North Carolina facing neonicotinoid-resistant thrips
To control thrips, North Carolina State University is recommending cotton producers use an insecticidal seed treatment with an additional foliar spray of Orthene ... «Southeast Farm Press, Mar 15»
Exceptional Care Needed When Taking On Common Blossom Thrips
Common blossom thrips (Frankliniella schultzei Trybom) is a polyphagous pest, which feeds on various ornamental and edible crop hosts and has been ... «Growing Produce, Jan 15»
Cost-effective onion thrips control program 2: Apply at right time …
Applying onion thrips insecticides at the right time is critical to ensure success and delay resistance. Products need to be applied when they are most effective ... «Michigan State University Extension, Jan 15»
Cotton growers saw thrips resistance in 2014
THRIPS RESISTANCE HAS been confirmed to the neonicotinoid cotton seed treatments. Once cotton reaches the fifth true-leaf stage, it's beyond the point of ... «Southeast Farm Press, Jan 15»
Take Control Of Thrips In Your Greenhouse
Thrips, one of the tiniest pests of greenhouse crops, are the carrier of one of the worst diseases on tomatoes and peppers. Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), ... «Growing Produce, Oct 14»
Carolina cotton: Seed treatment plus foliar spray needed for thrips
Cool conditions in North Carolina right after cotton planting creates the ideal environment for thrips, which is one of the reason NC State recommends an ... «Southeast Farm Press, Sep 14»
