June 2016 archive

Pest of the Month – June 2016

Pest of the Month – Chilli Thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis) Description: Chilli thrips is a polyphagous species found in Oahu in 1987. Mature chilli thrips are less than 1-2 mm in length. Field identification should be confirmed by a professional entomologist. Hosts: Attacks over 100 species in 40 different Families, including crape myrtle, golden dewdrop, star jasmine, camellia, Indian hawthorn, Acacia spp., Ficus elastica, Schefflera …

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