Symptoms are upward curling and the distortion of new foliage, with a brown zipper-like scarring on buds, flowers, and fruits.
A small, elusive specie of thrips that feeds on actively growing plant tissue.
Monitoring: Scout your field on a weekly basis to catch infestations in its initial stage and prevent damages.
Abamectin, emamectin benzoate, and cyantraniliprole
Spinosad-based products
*Names marked in red are considered to be highly poisonous to beneficial insects.
*Names marked in green are considered to be organic and IPM (integrated pest management) compatible.