Thrips
Common Name
Thrips
Scientific Name
Frankliniella spp. , Megalurothrips sjostedti
Issue
Insect
Causes
Dry climatic conditions
Prevention
Cultural practies- monitoring the crop regularly, irrigation, tillage, early planting escpecially for rain-fed crops, intercropping, crop rotation. Biological methods- use of natural enemies in particular predators.
Control
Spray crops with botanicals ( mixture of garlic and pepper).