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Thrips are tiny, long slim insects that cause leaf twisting and silvering leaves and marking of flowers.
Identify the problem Thrips are tiny, long slim insects usually black as adults but pale in younger nymphal stages. There are many different species and they can look quite different depending on species and stage of development. They infest and damage the foliage and flowers of many ornamental plants, vegetables & fruit crops. Thrips may also infest bulbs in storage.
With Thrips you get leaf twisting and silvering leaves and flower thrips will cause discolouration and marking of flower petals. They usually feed along the mid-vein area of the leaf. Thrips are likely to be a problem in a warm dry, sheltered environment.
How to solve the problem To Get Rid of Thrips:
Control of Thrips in Trees, Shrubs and Ornamentals
Note: The above retail product PLANThealth Insect Hit Granules has been discontinued. However, if you have a significant problem a commercial option is still available, please contact Kiwicare directly for more information.
Did you know? Thrips do not usually bite humans, however they are attracted to the bright colours of flowers and if attracted to bright clothing have been known to bite people.
Common New Zealand thrip species include:
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