BusinessAugust 19, 2026

thrips

THRIHPS

Definition

Tiny, slender insects with fringed wings that feed on a variety of plants, often acting as significant agricultural pests in greenhouse environments.

Etymology

Derived directly from the Greek word 'thrips', which was used in ancient times to describe wood-eating insects or worms. It entered English in the 19th century as a technical term in entomology.

In the news

The article mentions thrips in the context of plant health management, noting that expert Raymond Cloyd will share practical strategies for controlling them in greenhouse-grown cut flowers.

SIFLOR 2026 will bring together innovation, plant health and artificial intelligence for floriculture in Colombia

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FloralDaily

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