How to deal with mite infection in thrips colony?

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Hayder al Rammahi

Chemical pesticide use actually encourages the spread of spider mites by killing the beneficial insects that prey on them. Mites are also known to develop quick resistance to various pesticides. For these reasons, it’s important to control mites with effective natural and organic methods.

Abdul Mannan Baig

Dear Alihan,

You will buy me a cup of coffee for this, spray atropine on them, gone with the wind then...

Best,

AMB

Alihan Katlav

Dear Abdul,

Many thanks for your kind help. But, are you sure that it doesn't impact the thrips adult and latvae as well?

What about the concentration?

If it works I will owe you more!

Cheers,

Alihan

I would recommend to use 10micromolar of atropine. Regarding its effects on thrips..try it on few to see it's effects. What do you say?

Best wishes,

Many thanks Abdul,

I will follow your brilliant advice and inform you about the outcome later on.

Best regards,