Plant diseases and insect infestations are a constant challenge for gardeners. Thrips are one such insect that can plague your indoor and outdoor plants by literally sucking the life out of them.

Thrips are one of the absolute teeniest pests you may encounter in your garden. At less than 1/32 of an inch, or 1 mm, long, adults are barely visible without magnification. “You’ll probably notice ...

Q: I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? A: Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves, stippling ...

Q. I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves, stippling, ...

Q: How do I know if my plants have thrips? My oranges have strange scars on the rind, but I can’t see any bugs. Thrips are tiny (around 1/20 inch long) slender insects that cause mostly cosmetic ...