Tridge summary
Thrips parvispinus, an pest that initially affected ornamental plants in Almería and Murcia, Spain, has spread to horticultural crops, particularly pepper, leading to significant losses of over 70% in some areas during the 2022-2023 campaign. The pest's impact, along with climate change, has forced farmers to revise their integrated pest management techniques, resulting in increased economic costs and crop losses. The survival of the pest is linked to rising temperatures, which could extend its activity in colder months. Recommendations for control include the use of dense mesh in ventilation openings, early release of auxiliary fauna, application of entomopathogenic fungi, installation of sticky traps, and the use of phytosanitary products compatible with natural predators. Despite the challenges, farmers in Almería remain hopeful for the 2024-2025 campaign, as they have made adjustments to their control strategies.
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Original content
The detection of Thrips parvispinus seven years ago in ornamental plants and its spread to horticultural crops, especially pepper, has generated significant challenges in biological control strategies in Almería and Murcia. The implications of this pest, combined with the effects of climate change, have forced farmers to rethink their integrated pest management tactics. The impact of Thrips parvispinus Since its appearance in Almería and Murcia, T. parvispinus has had devastating effects. The damage has been especially severe in pepper crops, with losses of over 70% in some areas during the 2022-2023 campaign. This insect has colonised both crops and spontaneous plants such as Chenopodium, Amaranthus and Convolvulus, which grow nearby or inside greenhouses. During the 2022-2023 campaign, pepper greenhouses in Almería recorded the first major outbreaks of the pest, with severe damage that continued at the start of the current campaign. Farmers have been forced to adjust their ...
Source: Lavozdealmeria
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