Japanese Flower Thrips | Thrips setosus

California Pest Rating for Thrips setosus Moulton: Japanese flower thrips Thysanoptera: Thripidae Pest Rating:  A   PEST RATING PROFILE Initiating Event: USDA is considering changing the status of Thrips setosus from actionable to non-actionable.  A pest rating proposal is needed to advise direction on this insect. History & Status: Background:  Thrips setosus is a polyphagous … Continue reading Japanese Flower Thrips | Thrips setosus

Weeds

Paragraph Weeds are simply an unwanted plant in the wrong place, at the right time.  The weeds can directly and indirectly impact agricultural crops and are just as costly to the environment as any other unwanted species. Weeds are simply an unwanted plant in the wrong place, at the right time.  The weeds can directly … Continue reading Weeds