Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Meet Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Thrips Becoming a Big Problem

Two close-up images of small insects, identified as Thrips parvispinus, with elongated bodies, segmented legs, and antennae, shown on a green plant surface; left insect is darker, right insect is paler. Both have red eyes. Scale bars read 0.1 mm.

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An invasive species of thrips that recently arrived in the United States is a major concern for growers of vegetables and ornamental plants. A new guide in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management summarizes current knowledge about Thrips parvispinus, including host range, life history, distribution, and management challenges. [Read more]

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