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Onion Thrips
Overview
Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) is an important thrips species in onions, alliums and outdoor vegetable systems.
It may also occur in protected crops and ornamental systems.
Crop relevance
Important in:
- onions
- leeks
- garlic
- alliums
- outdoor vegetables
Symptoms
- silvering
- streaking
- leaf scarring
- reduced vigour
- distorted foliage
Environmental drivers
Pressure often increases during:
- warm dry weather
- crop stress
- dry canopy conditions
- prolonged stable weather