This article was co-authored by Elmer Bensinger and by How.com.vn staff writer, Jessica Gibson. Elmer Bensinger is a Pest Control Specialist with Eden Advanced Pest Technologies in Spokane, Washington. With over 20 years of experience, Elmer specializes in integrated pest management and products such as insecticides and rodenticides. He studied business at South Puget Sound Community College.
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It's so frustrating when your healthy plants suddenly take a turn for the worse. If you've inspected the leaves, stems, or soil, and found tiny slender insects, you're probably dealing with thrips. They're a serious pest since they feed on the tissue of the plant, preventing it from getting nutrients. Fortunately, you can get rid of them without harmful chemicals. Read on for natural, effective solutions.
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- ↑ https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/insects/thrips/thrips-outdoors.aspx
- ↑ https://www.hortmag.com/tools-materials/mix-your-own-insecticidal-soap-for-garden-pests
- ↑ https://youtu.be/PrEw-ACwbe0?t=578
- ↑ https://youtu.be/R9ceHHLL9kE?t=1321
- ↑ http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7429.html
- ↑ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313592215_Effect_of_Orange_and_Cinnamon_Oil_on_the_Occurrence_and_Harmfulness_of_Thrips_tabaci_Lind_on_Onion_-_Preliminary_Results
- ↑ https://youtu.be/0n764ei_26w?t=197
- ↑ https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/insects/thrips/thrips-outdoors.aspx
- ↑ https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/insects-found-on-yellow-sticky-traps-in-the-greenhouse
- ↑ https://biocontrol.ucr.edu/avocado-thrips#Natural%20Enemies%20of%20Thrips%20in%20California
- ↑ http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/spinosadgen.html#
- ↑ https://www.mgk.com/the-most-important-part-of-a-successful-pest-management-protocol-the-inspection-blog/
- ↑ https://www.mgk.com/the-most-important-part-of-a-successful-pest-management-protocol-the-inspection-blog/
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