plural thrips
: any of an order (Thysanoptera) of small to minute sucking insects many of which feed often destructively on plant juices
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Outdoor spiders are hard at work, devouring home and garden pests such as ants, flies, mosquitoes, aphids, and thrips.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
However, some thrips, including rose thrips, onion thrips, and western flower thrips, damage plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
Although different plants need to be pruned at different times of the year, winter pruning is usually the best option for avoiding thrips.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
Marigolds Marigolds are known to repel multiple types of pests, such as cabbage worms, slugs, thrips, and white flies.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
However, some thrips, including rose thrips, onion thrips, and western flower thrips, damage plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
Although different plants need to be pruned at different times of the year, winter pruning is usually the best option for avoiding thrips.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
Marigolds Marigolds are known to repel multiple types of pests, such as cabbage worms, slugs, thrips, and white flies.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Thrips.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrips. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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