Source:  NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 4/22/22

According to Dr. Edmisten, planting conditions are improving. With planters rolling soon, we urge growers to think about thrips management now. The best source of information for thrips activity is the Thrips Infestation Predictor. This online tool forecasts risk for thrips damage. Based on which planting dates are at greatest risk, it can help growers know where to aggressively use in-furrow or foliar insecticides and where to hold back, as well as where they might want to start scouting first on the farm.

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