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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Like any oil, neem oil can cause plant foliage to burn up in the sun, so keep that in mind when applying.
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Neem oil can be used in the garden and on houseplants for many common pests, such as aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, thrips, caterpillars, leaf miners, and more.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Keep a lookout for common melon pests, like aphids, cucumber beetles, thrips, and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
The main pests in the spring garden are aphids, hoplia beetles, caterpillars, rose slugs and thrips.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In Australia, some Macrozamia cycads rely on region-specific thrips to carry pollen from male cones to females.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Keep a lookout for common melon pests, like aphids, cucumber beetles, thrips, and spider mites.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
The main pests in the spring garden are aphids, hoplia beetles, caterpillars, rose slugs and thrips.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In Australia, some Macrozamia cycads rely on region-specific thrips to carry pollen from male cones to females.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Thrips.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrips. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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