A Chinese research team found that thrips species Megalurothrips usitatus and Thrips palmi have developed significant resistance to various insecticides, complicating pest control efforts. They discovered that using ultraviolet-absorbing film (UVa-FG) in greenhouses achieved over 96% control efficiency and boosted crop yields for cowpea and Hami melon. Published in Tropical Plants, the study suggests that exploiting thrips' visual systems could offer an eco-friendly pest control alternative, reduce insecticide reliance, and enhance agricultural sustainability. The research also identified multiple mutations in thrips' sodium channels and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which contribute to their resistance.