Thrips are tiny, slender insects with fringe-winged wings that can cause significant damage to a variety of crops. They feed by piercing plant tissue and sucking out the sap, which can cause a number of problems for the plant.
Identification Of Groundnut Thrips
- Body: Thrips have an elongated, slender body with a narrow head and a wider abdomen.
- Wings: Most adult thrips have two pairs of narrow wings with long fringes on the margins. However, some species are wingless.
- Mouthparts: Thrips have rasping mouthparts that they use to pierce plant cells and suck out the contents.
- Legs: Thrips have six slender legs.
- Color: Thrips can be a variety of colors, including yellow, brown, black, red, orange, and green.
Environmental favorable factors for pests/Diseases:
- Temperature:
- Favorable: 25-35°C (77-95°F)
- Less favorable: Below 20°C (68°F) or above 40°C (104°F)
- Humidity:
- Favorable: Low humidity (around 50% or below)
- Less favorable: High humidity (above 70%)
Symptoms of Groundnut Pest/Disease:
- Yellowish-green patches on the upper surface of leaves
- Brown necrotic areas on the lower surface of leaves
- Silvery sheen on the lower surface of leaves
- White spots or streaks on older leaves
- Distorted, unfolded leaves
- Stunted plant growth
Measures to control Pests/Diseases:
| Products | Technical Names | Dosages |
| Fantasy | Fipronil 5 % SC | 400-500 ml per Acre |
| SPINO45 | Spinosad 45 % sc | 60-90 ml per Acre |
| IMD-70 | Imidacloprid 70 % WG | 2-3gms per 15 ltr water. |
