Florida’s strawberry fields may look vibrant and abundant this time of year, but beneath those glossy leaves, a quiet battle ...

The twospotted spider mite and the chilli thrips are a pain for Florida strawberry growers. Scientists focus on a predatory ...

University of Florida study explores biological pest control for crop protection ...

University of Florida researchers have identified two strawberry varieties, Florida Brilliance and Sweet Sensation, that show resistance to chilli thrips. Chilli thrips are a significant pest ...

A new pest called the chilli thrip has eaten its way out of the Caribbean, crossed Florida and now is taking a bite out of Texas. The plant-chomping bug is creating major challenges for nursery ...

VIJAYAWADA: Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has directed the Horticulture Department to take measures to contain the widespread black thrips attack on chilli crops. In a telephonic review ...