Thrips are thin, tiny winged insects that are hard to see with the naked eye. However, despite their small size, they are bad news for your garden. These bugs can puncture plant tissue and suck out ...

A novel UF study found the thrips had another trick up its sleeve. Females can reproduce without a male, giving birth to an ...

I seem to have an infestation of thrips on several of my flowers in the garden. How can I get rid of these safely? Thrips will leave brownish or silver streaks which are feeding scars from the thrips ...

The invasive pests, known as short-spined thrips, may be microscopic, but they’re a menacing threat. South Florida’s warming ...

Lush homeowner gardens and thriving farms and nurseries across the globe are fighting a tiny invader considered one of the world's most damaging pests. The short-spined thrips, scientifically known as ...

Question: We saw these little bugs/insects on our friend’s orange tree in Tucson — near the Oracle and River roads area — and wondered what they were, and if harmful or not. First saw them about three ...

Q. I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves, stippling, ...

Spring — when garden and landscape plants sprout new growth — is the time plant-damaging insects are at their peak. Getting the jump on these pests is the most effective way to ward off any potential ...

Thrips are enjoying Florida's climate but you may not like them, especially the damage they can cause to your ornamental plants and vegetable garden.

Florida’s strawberry fields may look vibrant and abundant this time of year, but beneath those glossy leaves, a quiet battle ...