Thrips

There are two main thrip species that use cucurbits as a host:

Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci)
Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis)

Find resources below for each of these species.

Onion Thrips (Thrips tabaci) Resource List

AHDB resources

Basic biology and management of onion thrips on field crops Identification and management of bugs and thrips on field crops

CABI resources

Thrips tabaci (onion thrips) Access Required Onion Thrips: Thrips tabaci | Factsheet for Farmers | Plantwise Understanding and managing thrips

University resources

UDU: Onion Thrips UC: Thrips management guidelines

Other resources

Koppert: Onion thrips - biocontrol, damage and life cycle RHS: Thrips Bayer: Onion Thrips

Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) Resource List

AHDB resources

Recognition and biology of the main thrips species damaging protected ornamentals

CABI resources

Frankliniella occidentalis (western flower thrips) Access Required

Other resources

Koppert: Western flower thrips - biocontrol, damage and life cycle Bayer AU: Western flower thrips EDIS: Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis [Pergande])