How Do You Control Thrips on Rhododendrons Nz

In autumn, carry out a plant ‘clean up’ to reduce overwintering of thrip and other pests. Spray with a PLANThealth Copper Fungicide Liquid followed by Organic Super Spraying Oil. Then a month later apply Organic Super Sulphur.

How do you get rid of thrips on rhododendrons?

Pyrethrum spray from Chrysanthemums: My local Rhododendron expert Don Wallace recommends using a Pyrethrum spray when the thrips are most active, in summer.

What is the best way to kill thrips?

Use blue sticky traps: Use these traps are helpful for controlling adult thrips. Spray: If an infestation is out of control, you will have to spray with an insecticide. Use a pyrethrin spray or another type of oil-based spray. This type of spray combines an insecticide with fatty oils to smother and poison thrips.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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