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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Keywords

Insect pests, Frankliniella occidentalis, Life cycle, Insect control, Insecticides, Biological control, Western Australia

Disciplines

Entomology | Horticulture

First Page Number

82

Last Page Number

85

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Western flower thrips (Franklinislla occidentalis Pergands) is a serious pest of floral and vegetable crops. From its original habitat in western USA it has now spread throughout North America, Mexico, New Zealand and Europe. David Cook, Ian Dadour, Ernis Steiner and Brett Scourse outline its biology and the control options available.

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