Thrip
Common Name
--Scientific Name
Ceratothripoides brunneus
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
Use of spinosod (microial insecticide) known as Tracer 480SC(r). Neem-based pesticides. Botanical pesticides- garlic, rotenone, ryania, pyrethrum and saadilla. Use of sulphur insecticidal soaps and coloured sticky traps. Use of overhead irrigation and ref