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Thrips Thrips attack plant tissue from which they suck the juices, giving the leaves a mottled appearance. Using a product like Safer® Brand Insect Killing Soap will eliminate thrips and prevent them from drying your plant. This page will inform you all about thrips, and how to identify if you have thrips and most of all, how to get rid of these annoying pests....organically. | | | Symptoms of Thrip Damage Thrips attack plant tissue by sucking out the juices, giving the leaves a mottled appearance.  If enough thrips attack a plant, the leaves may take on a silver streaked appearance. Results of an Thrip Infestation When there is a large enough infestations of thrips, the plant can be severely damaged. Fruits will not be able to fully mature, and flowers and buds may turn brown and die. In addition, a fatal virus known as the tomato spotted wilt virus can be spread by certain types of thrips. Using a product such as Safer® Brand Insect Killing Soap will prevent the infestation of thrips and keep your plants looking healthy all season 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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