A recent study in Algeria has revealed the presence of six thrips species, including two economically important pests, on three commonly grown melon cultivars in the Biskra region. The research, which used blue sticky traps for monitoring, found that Frankliniella occidentalis was the dominant thrips species, while Thrips tabaci was subdominant. The highest numbers of WFT were recorded on DRM flowers and Star plus leaves, and its flight activity was observed early in the growing season. The researchers have emphasized the need for extended monitoring of these pests across other crops and locations due to their potential for causing direct damage and transmitting viruses.