Overview of Updated Control Tactics for Western Flower Thrips
<i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> Pergande (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), broadly known as Western flower thrips (WFT), are currently one of the most critical pests worldwide in field and greenhouse crops, and their management is full of yet unsolved challenges derived from their high reprod...
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| description | <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> Pergande (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), broadly known as Western flower thrips (WFT), are currently one of the most critical pests worldwide in field and greenhouse crops, and their management is full of yet unsolved challenges derived from their high reproductive potential, cryptic habit, and ability to disperse. The control of this pest relies widely on chemical control, despite the propensity of the species to develop resistance. However, significant advances have been produced through biological and ethological control. Although there has recently been a remarkable amount of new information regarding the management of this pest worldwide, there is no critical analysis of recent developments and advances in the attractive control tactics for WFT, constituting the present compilation’s aim. Hence, this narrative review provides an overview of effective control strategies for managing thrips populations. By understanding the pest’s biology, implementing monitoring techniques, accurately identifying the species, and employing appropriate control measures, farmers and researchers can mitigate the WFT impact on agricultural production and promote sustainable pest management practices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a7fb6d54f2c046d68fbf9976b1e1b1572023-11-18T19:49:32ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502023-07-0114764910.3390/insects14070649Overview of Updated Control Tactics for Western Flower ThripsDaniel Rodríguez0Ericsson Coy-Barrera1Biological Control Laboratory, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Cajicá 250247, ColombiaBioorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Facultad de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Cajicá 250247, Colombia<i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> Pergande (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), broadly known as Western flower thrips (WFT), are currently one of the most critical pests worldwide in field and greenhouse crops, and their management is full of yet unsolved challenges derived from their high reproductive potential, cryptic habit, and ability to disperse. The control of this pest relies widely on chemical control, despite the propensity of the species to develop resistance. However, significant advances have been produced through biological and ethological control. Although there has recently been a remarkable amount of new information regarding the management of this pest worldwide, there is no critical analysis of recent developments and advances in the attractive control tactics for WFT, constituting the present compilation’s aim. Hence, this narrative review provides an overview of effective control strategies for managing thrips populations. By understanding the pest’s biology, implementing monitoring techniques, accurately identifying the species, and employing appropriate control measures, farmers and researchers can mitigate the WFT impact on agricultural production and promote sustainable pest management practices.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/7/649<i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> Pergandemanagementbiological controlethological control |
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| title | Overview of Updated Control Tactics for Western Flower Thrips |
| title_full | Overview of Updated Control Tactics for Western Flower Thrips |
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| title_short | Overview of Updated Control Tactics for Western Flower Thrips |
| title_sort | overview of updated control tactics for western flower thrips |
| topic | <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> Pergande management biological control ethological control |
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