Thrips (singular: thrips; order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly 1 mm (0.04 in) long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described …

Jul 22, 2025 · Thrips can damage your plant leaves, causing them to fall and stunting growth. Here's how you can get rid of these pesky pests, according to gardening experts.

Jul 9, 2024 · Thrips are tiny insects about as fat as a sewing needle that dine on many plants worldwide. Also known as thysanoptera or thunderflies, thrips are sucking insects that can cause some damage …

Using row covers or other methods to prevent thrips infestation is the most effective way to prevent infection by thrips-vectored viruses. Thrips can be difficult to control effectively with insecticides, …

Feb 2, 2025 · Thrips are insects that can damage gardens. Learn more about the signs of thrips, what to do if you have them, and more.

Oct 30, 2025 · Thrips are insects that constitute the order Thysanoptera. They are characterized by asymmetrical mouthparts adapted for piercing and sucking plant tissues. Their winged forms …

Sep 4, 2025 · Identify thrips and their damage on indoor and outdoor plants, and learn how to manage them.

Thrips are tiny, slender insects that range in size from about 0.5 to 1.5 millimeters in length. They are typically brown, black, or yellow in color and have a characteristic fringed appearance due to the …

2 days ago · Expert guide to thrips identification and control. Use proven, layered strategies—physical, organic, and chemical—to protect your plants.

1 day ago · University of Florida study unlocks secrets of the invasive short-spined thrips In a novel study, researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) …