Thrips parvispinus Resources

The invasive thrips, Thrips parvispinus, is a polyphagous pest that causes damage to vegetable, ornamental, and fruit crops. This thrips originates from southeast Asia and was first found in Florida in 2020. This pest has caused significant damage to the Gardenia and Mandevilla production in south Florida. The Thrips parvispinus is a regulated pest by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry (FDACS-DPI).

RESOURCES

• Pest Alert 2023
• Thrips Parvispinus handout (English)
• Thrips parvispinus (Karny) - MREC

PRESENTATIONS

• March 28, 2023 Presentation
• May 4, 2023 Presentation
• September 20, 2023 Presentation

WEBINARS

• Thrips parvispinus workshop Miami-Dade County - Coming soon
• Thrips parvispinus - New Invasive Pest: A Florida Prospective
• GrowON Webinar: Thrips parvispinus - Potential Solutions
• Thrips parvispinus: Identification, Scouting, And Potential Controls

MORE INFORMATION

For questions regarding the Thrips parvispinus, please call the Division of Plant Industry Helpline at 1-888-397-1517 or email photos to DPIhelpline@FDACS.gov.