Since 2015, IPM specialists and researchers in Ontario have been noticing more and more thrips damage. Why? Because were now finding more thrips species than ever! This is especially true in popular tropical and foliage plants grown throughout North America.
Who: Dr. Sarah Jandricic, Greenhouse Floriculture IPM Specialist for OMAFA (coauthored by Ashley Summerfield, Senior Research Technician, Biocontrol Lab, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre)
Hosted by: Patricia Prade, Horticulture Extension Education Specialist, Penn State Extension
What: Ever wondered what thrips could be lurking in your greenhouse besides western flower thrips? And what the best ways to control them are? Dr. Sarah Jandricic is the Greenhouse Floriculture IPM Specialist for the province of Ontario, and will walk you through the thrips you are most likely to find in your ornamental crops, including tropical plants during this hour-long webinar.
When: Friday, July 12th from 1-2:00 pm
How to Watch: Register for the free, live webinar; here: https://extension.psu.edu/pennsylvania-invasive-species-invasive-thrips-in-greenhouses/
Source: onfloriculture.com