Thrips control

**Lee** · May 15, 2010

I am seeing two pests start to show up in the garden.
Aphids and Thrips.
I saw the thread that talked about aphid control, so I will
go read through that later.

However, I wanted to get some feedback on how to control
thrips. So far, they are mostly on the apple trees, but I did
see a couple on one tomato plant. They can spread TSWV, so
I really, really don't want these guys around.

What are good methods to keep them at bay? At this point,
I don't care whether it's organic or not. I'd just like a good
control for the suckers!

In my arsenal, I have neem oil, pyrethrin compound spray,
and liquid sevin.

Thanks for any feedback.

Lee

May 15, 2010	#1
Lee Tomatopalooza™ Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC-Zone 7 Posts: 2,188	Thrips control I am seeing two pests start to show up in the garden. Aphids and Thrips. I saw the thread that talked about aphid control, so I will go read through that later. However, I wanted to get some feedback on how to control thrips. So far, they are mostly on the apple trees, but I did see a couple on one tomato plant. They can spread TSWV, so I really, really don't want these guys around. What are good methods to keep them at bay? At this point, I don't care whether it's organic or not. I'd just like a good control for the suckers! In my arsenal, I have neem oil, pyrethrin compound spray, and liquid sevin. Thanks for any feedback. Lee __________________ Intelligence is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put one in a fruit salad. Cuostralee - The best thing on sliced bread.