Symptoms, Management & Chemicals To Control Black Thrips

Symptoms, Management & Chemicals To Control Black Thrips

Symptoms

Small silver patches are seen on the upper side of leaf blades, an effect known as 'silvering'. The same patches can appear on petals where the pigment has been removed. On the underside of the leaves, the thrips and their larvae sit together in groups alongside their black dung spots. Leaves of affected plants yellow, wither, deform or shrivel. Feeding during bud or flower development later results in scarred, stunted or deformed flowers or fruits respectively and loss of yield.

Trigger

Larvae and adults feed on plant tissues. Thrips are 1-2 mm long, yellow, black or both in color. Some varieties have two pairs of wings, while others do not have wings at all. They hibernate in plant residues or in the soil or on alternative host plants. They are also vectors for a broad range of viral diseases. Thrips infest a broad variety of plants. Dry and warm weather conditions favor population growth, while humidity reduces it. Adults can be easily carried by wind, clothes, equipment, and containers not properly cleaned after fieldwork.

Organic Control

Some biological control measures have been developed for specific thrips. The insecticide spinosad is generally more effective against thrips than any of the chemical or other biological formulations. It lasts 1 week or more and moves short distances into sprayed tissue. It can, however, be toxic to certain natural enemies (e.g., predatory mites, syrphid fly larvae) and bees. Therefore, do not apply spinosad to plants that are flowering. In the case of flower infestation, a combination of garlic extracts with some insecticides also seems to work well. For species that attack the leaves and not the flower, try neem oil or natural pyrethrins, especially on the undersides of the leaves. The use of highly reflective UV mulch (metalized reflective mulch) has been recommended.

Chemical Control

Smite Thrips and Mites Controller, Leaf Curl Controller, 3 in 1 organic Pesticide.

Descriptions

Description: A 3 in 1 organic Pesticide.

it is a biological product. such as all of its Content are found in Nature. 

It Contains Nutrient Element For Complete Crop Protection Especially Leaf Curl.

It Prevents Plants From THRIPS And MITES. SMITE Supports In Plant Growth And Also Help The Plants To Develop Resistance Against Pests.

Dose: 1ml – 2 Ml Per Litre Of Clean Water

Crops: All Crop