Thrips pests in Rose Crop

Measures to control Thrips pests in Rose Crop

Thrips are one of the major pests of the rose crop, they have piercing-sucking mouthparts which are used to feed on the sap of rose plants. They puncture the leaves, flowers, or fruits of plants and suck out the sap. This feeding can damage the plant and make it less productive. 

Thrips pests in Rose Crop

  • Scientific name: Rhipiphorothrips cruentatus
  • Type: Sucking Pests
  • Target: Flower buds and petals
  • Damage: Silvery of leaves 

    • Identification:
  • Size: Thrips are very small, typically ranging from 0.5 to 14 mm in length.
  • Body shape: Thrips have an elongated, slender body with a distinctive cigar-shaped appearance.
  • Wings: Adult thrips have two pairs of narrows. These wings are not very effective for sustained flight, but thrips can use them to glide short distances.
  • Mouthparts: They use these mouthparts to pierce plant tissue and feed on the sap inside.

    • Environmental favorable factors for pests/Diseases:
  • Temperature: Warm temperatures between 25-30°C
  • Humidity: Lower Humidity levels below 50%  
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    Symptoms of Pest/Disease:

    • Silvery or white streaks on the leaves
    • Brown patches on the leaves
    • Distorted or curled leaves
    • Wilting or dropping leaves
    • Flowers that are faded, discolored, or deformed
    • Flowers that fail to open
    Measures to control Pests/Diseases:
    Products Technical Name Dosage
    Neem Oil 400 to 600 ml / acre
    Imd-178 Imidacloprid 17.8 % SL 100 -150 ml per acre
    Beauveria Bassiana 750 ml - 1 liter/acre
    KEECHAK tolfenpyrad 15 % ec  1.5-2 mL/L
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