They hold their wings flat over their backs. Adults can live 30 to 45 days and transmit the viruses to plants throughout their life. The viruses do not pass into new eggs. Each new generation of larvae must feed on an infected plant to acquire the virus. The first chemical application should kill winged adults while the second and third should kill newly emerged wingless individuals.
Thorough coverage is required.
It is also suggested that methods of application be rotated. Fogging and spraying should be employed. If there are no INSV or TSW virus-infected plants in the greenhouse, no crops will be lost to this virus even if western flower thrips are present. Talstar F or Nursery Flowable, Topcide, Turcam, Ultra-Fine Spray Oil. Maintain strict thrips control on all plants kept in the greenhouse.