Pest Management Resources

Environmental Protection Agency IPM Principles

Gives an overview of IPM programs, how they work, who uses them and links to more information.

University of Florida Extension

Extensive resources for Integrated Pest Management of thrips within the state of Florida.

Information on mellon thrips, including basic information of the insect and management techniques.

Guidelines for management of major pests in Florida found on tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant.

Background information and management techniques of thrips and tomato spotted wilt in peppers.

Integrated pest management (IPM) for strawberry production.

Information on controlling pests, including thrips, using biological control.

Thrips on Ornamentals

Biology and economic importance of flower thrips.

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Information, organized by crop, about managing pests using both pesticide and non-pesticide methods, organized by crop.

University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Overview of the biology of thrips, damage they cause on crops and some management practices.

United States Department of Agriculture

Results of a research study on the seasonal dynamics and within-plant distribution of flower thrips (Frankliniella spp) (372KB PDF) in tomatoes grown under various fertilizer regimes.

Results of a research study evaluating the effectiveness of integrating different management techniques (378KB PDF) for managing flower thrips (Frankliniella spp) in peppers. Techniques include different plastic soil mulches, insecticides, and predatory insect releases.