Thrips can destroy an entire capsicum crop long before you notice the insect itself. That’s why early identification is the most powerful protection a farmer has. Here are the first warning signs you must never ignore: 1. Silvery or bronze patches on young leaves Thrips scrape the surface and suck sap, leaving behind a shiny, damaged layer. This is usually the very first indicator. 2. Upward curling of leaves If your capsicum leaves start curling upwards and fail to open properly, thrips are alr

Got thrips? 😒 They’re those tiny pests that make leaves look silvery, weird, and just… sad. One thing that really helps is Bonide systemic granules. You just sprinkle them on the soil, water them in, and the plant does the rest. It works from the inside out, which is perfect when thrips keep coming back. Easy, low effort, and honestly a lifesaver just make sure to follow the label directions. Just remember adult thrips can fly you you’ll need to treat all of your plants nearby or at least in th

Life cycle of thrips Thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. They can easily overwinter and attack plants early in the season. The eggs of thrips are kidney-shaped and are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. Before a female deposits an egg, she first makes an opening in the plant tissue. After hatching the larva immediately begins to feed on plant tissue. The first instar larva moults into a second instar larva. This second stage larva is bigger and has

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