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Within-Season Risk for 2021 heatmap by date Apr–May, colorbar 0–1 (green low to red high)

How to Nail 2021 Thrips Management (Reisig, Huseth)

According to Dr. Edmisten and Collins, planting conditions are improving. With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips management now. The best source of information for thrips…

Heatmap titled "Figure 2. Relative Thrips Injury Risk between April 1 and May 31, 2020."

Your Best Thrips Management Plan Starts Before You Plant (Reisig, Huseth)

According to Dr. Edmisten and Collins, planting conditions might improve for safe planting around May 3. With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips management now.The best…

Small seedling with three rounded green leaves, central leaf curled and distorted, on dry soil

Choosing an Insecticidal Seed Treatment or in-Furrow for Thrips in Cotton (Reisig, Collins, Huseth)

Lots of folks are wondering what to use downstream for thrips in cotton. It’s critical to not only get the 1) active ingredient from your dealer, but also to get the 2) rate of insecticide applied to…

Immature thrips averaged from foliar tests across the Southeast in 2011. Note that Benevia is an unregistered chemical and that Radiant was sprayed at 6 oz/A, versus the N.C. Cooperative Extension recommendation of 3 oz + surfactant.

Alternatives to Acephate for Thrips and Dealing With Lackluster Management

I've been fielding a lot of calls concerning the effectiveness of acephate for thrips. Remember that our seed treatments run out at 2-3 weeks after planting (probably closer to two) and we are…