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Urgent Thrips Infestation on Garlic-Onion Crops: Silver Leaves Signal 40% Yield Loss Risk – Act Now!
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Thrips Attack Garlic, Onion: Leaves Silvering! Act Now to Prevent 40% Loss
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05-03-2026, 13:00
Thrips Attack Garlic, Onion: Leaves Silvering! Act Now to Prevent 40% Loss
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Thrips infestation causes silvering, curling leaves, and small insects on garlic and onion crops.
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Microscopic thrips suck sap, weakening plants and potentially reducing production by 30-40% in dry, warm weather.
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Inspect fields regularly; use neem-based insecticide (3-5 ml/L) for early stages.
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For severe cases, spray Spinosad 45 SC (0.3 ml/L) or Fipronil 5 SC (1 ml/L) in the evening.
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Implement integrated pest management: control weeds, balance fertilizers, maintain moisture, and rotate pesticides.
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