A one-page fact sheet outlining in simple terms why Western flower thrips (WFT) and Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) have the potential to cause serious damage to vegetable crops and what growers should do to monitor for the presence of WFT and to reduce the chances of getting WFT and TSWV. Information relevant to the management of Western flower thrips (WFT), Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and other Thrips and Tospoviruses is included in this item.