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Silent Invader in the Greenhouse: Western Flower Thrips Threatens Crops in Tatarstan – How to Protect Your Farms

Tatka Petkova by Tatka Petkova
June 9, 2025
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Recent monitoring by specialists from the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Central Agricultural Quality Control Center” (FSBI “COC APK”) in Tatarstan has confirmed an alarming infestation of the Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in a local greenhouse. During routine entomological inspections, viable thrips specimens were found in 35 out of 92 adhesive traps, highlighting a significant infestation.

Why This Pest Is Dangerous

The Western Flower Thrips is a polyphagous pest, meaning it attacks a wide range of crops, including:

  • Vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers

  • Fruits: strawberries, grapes

  • Ornamentals: roses, gerberas

  • Industrial crops: cotton

Both adults and larvae feed on plant tissue and pollen, leading to:
✔ Leaf wilting and drop
✔ Stem deformities
✔ Fruit malformation
✔ Necrotic spots

Under greenhouse conditions, the pest thrives, multiplying rapidly and causing yield losses of up to 50-80% in severe cases (EPPO, 2023).

Global Spread and Economic Impact

Originally from North America, this invasive species has spread across Europe and Asia, becoming a major concern for protected cultivation. According to FAO (2024), thrips-related crop damage results in over $1 billion in annual losses worldwide.

Detection and Control Strategies

Early detection is critical. The use of blue sticky traps and regular plant inspections can help monitor infestations. Effective control measures include:

  • Biological agents: Predatory mites (Amblyseius cucumeris) and parasitic wasps (Ceranisus spp.)

  • Chemical treatments: Spinosad, abamectin (rotating modes of action to prevent resistance)

  • Cultural practices: Removing weeds, disinfecting tools, and quarantining new plants

Act Now to Prevent Spread

The detection of Western Flower Thrips in Tatarstan underscores the need for vigilance and integrated pest management (IPM). Farmers and greenhouse operators must adopt preventive measures and collaborate with agricultural experts to mitigate risks. Failure to act could lead to devastating economic losses and trade restrictions.

Tags: agricultureagronomycrop protectiongreenhouse managementIPMpest controlQuarantine PestSustainable AgricultureTatarstan FarmingWestern Flower Thrips
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