Evaluation of different integrated pest management modules against Thrips parvispinus Karny in chilli

Thrips parvispinus (Karny, 1922) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae): A New Invasive Pest

“…Thrips parvispinus is a polyphagous species and has a wide host range including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants (EPPO 2001, Masumoto et al 2003, EPPO, 2016, Azidah 2011, Moritz et al 2013, Tyagi et al 2015, Hutasoit et al 2017, NPPO 2019, Nagaraju et al 2021, Johari et al 2014, Prasannakumar et al 2021) listed below.…”

“…Higher Thrips parvispinus populations were observed in coriander flowers. Thus, coriander can be used as a trap crop around the highly infested crops (Prasannakumar et al 2021). Sridhar et al (2021) recommended avoiding excessive nitrogen fertilizer.…”