Insects and Mites

western flower thrips on verbena flower

Thrips – Western flower thrips feeding injury on verbena flowers

White thrips scarring on verbena flowers. You can also gently blow on flowers to see thrips or gently tap flowers over a sheet of white paper.

For more information, see Western Flower Thrips on the UConn IPM Web Site. (click greenhouse on left and then scroll)

"A Review of Western Flower Thrips and Tospvirus"

"Western Flower Thrips Biological Control in Spring Bedding Plants: Which Formulation of Mites is Best?"