| So... What's a Thrip? Adult thrips are very tiny, being no more than 1/25" in length, and are usually yellowish, black or brown in color. Nymphs look smaller versions of the adults and are typically yellowish or pale green in color. Reproduction Patterns of Thrips In the beginning of spring, adults emerge from overwintering and lay eggs in the tissue parts of plants. After the eggs hatch - usually in a few days - the nymphs begin eating. They continue to eat for up to three weeks before beginning the molting process which will turn them into adults in another two weeks. Using a product such as Safer® Brand BioNEEM will break the molting cycle and eliminate the thrips from turning into adults, killing them in the process Due to their fast reproduction cycle, there can be up as many as 15 generations in one growing season. Thrip's Habitat Thrips can be found in all regions of North America. During the winter, they can be found under the debris of plants left over from harvesting, or under the ground. During the spring and summer, they can be found on flowers, flowering plants, fruit crops, and trees where they feed. They can also cause infestations in greenhouses where they breed all year long. Safer®Brand brings you a variety of effective insect control products that are gentler on the environment! Most of them proudly display the OMRI Listed® organic seal and comply for use in organic gardening! 
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