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Thrips: signs and treatment in Jamaica
Tiny, slender insects that rasp plant tissue and suck the sap. Major vectors for viruses. PlantArmor's crop guides list thrips as a common problem on scotch bonnet pepper, sweet pepper and escallion and thyme.
Signs to look for
- Silvery, stippled scarring on leaves
- Tiny black specks of frass
- Distorted flowers and scarred fruit
What to do
Crops it affects
Questions growers ask
How do I recognise thrips?
Tiny, slender insects that rasp plant tissue and suck the sap. Major vectors for viruses. The signs to look for: Silvery, stippled scarring on leaves. Tiny black specks of frass. Distorted flowers and scarred fruit.
What should I do about thrips?
Apply Spinosad, Abamectin, or Imidacloprid. Use blue sticky traps for monitoring. Always read the product label and observe the registered rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval before you apply any pesticide.
Which crops are affected by thrips in Jamaica?
PlantArmor's crop guides list thrips as a common problem on scotch bonnet pepper, sweet pepper and escallion and thyme.
Check it in the field
PlantArmor's reference library works offline, so you can compare what you are seeing against it standing in the plot, then log the spray you use along with its re-entry and pre-harvest intervals. Free to use.
This description and treatment come from the same reference library the PlantArmor app uses in the field. Pesticide registrations and permitted uses change — always read the current product label and observe the stated rate, re-entry period and pre-harvest interval.