Oxnard, California Thrips Control

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

• Thrips are capable of spread the disease in plants called tomato spotted wilt.
• Soap water is another effective remedy in controlling thrips.
• Thrips have incomplete metamorphosis stages that vary depending on the species.
• Thrips are also known as corn flies for their presence in agriculture.
• Thrips are capable of spread the disease in plants called tomato spotted wilt.

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.