Thrips
Depending on the species, thrips target other insects, pollen, fungi, and plant life. If your favorite plant has been unfortunate enough to encounter the latter, discover how to control them, how to prevent them, and answers to many of your thrips questions.
Discover how to control thrips by taking advantage of their plant-specific qualities.

What are thrips? Some of them have wings, and the species is broadly divided into two sub-groups: the Terebrantia and the Tubulifera, distinguished by the different shape of their abdomens and prominence of a body part call the ovipositor.

Discover how to prevent thrips, about pruning, pesticides, and protective mulch.

A look at the thrips lifecycle (Thysanoptera), feeding habits, and the wide variety of species.

Thrips CAN fly. Immature thrips have no wings and cannot fly, but by the time. . .

Ladybugs DO eat thrips. Ladybugs, or lady beetles, are considered a beneficial insect due to their penchant. . .

Thrips DO bite humans. If you have ever been bitten by something but look down to find nothing there...

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