Thrips can also affect outdoor plants, but rarely kill mature trees and shrubs. Thrips are extremely small (less than 1/20 inch long). There are many varieties that favor specific plants.

Similar to humans, plants can become infected with more than one virus at a time, opening the door for more severe infections ...

If thrips are damaging your young vegetable plants or flowers, avoid using any persistent insecticides such as Neem oil. Many beneficial insects (i.e. friends) like to feast or lay their eggs on ...