Thrips in cotton: identification and damage @CottonInfoAust

Thrips in cotton: identification and damage @CottonInfoAust

Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

Thrips are present in cotton crops in most years. Lewis Wilson explains the types of thrips that attack cotton, the types of damage they cause, and whether late season damage is of concern.

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Thrips in cotton: identification and damage