Anaheim, California Thrips Control

Thunderflies refer to small insects called thrips. Instead of flying, thrips use their wings mostly for jumping.

• Yellow spots can be seen on leaves affected by thrips.
• Thrips are also known as corn flies for their presence in agriculture.
• Thrips have incomplete metamorphosis stages that vary depending on the species.
• Thrips are an invasive species that can easily spread around the globe with global warming.
• Thrips can consume large quantites of crops at one time.

Because thrips tend to feed on plants, they have become a nuisance to farmers and their crops. In controlling thrips, mites and predatory insects have been some of the best biological defenses. A pest exterminator can help you put thrips under control now.