20 July 2012
Weed Management In Brassicas – Improving Postharvest Quality
Project report
Postharvest and supply chain, Industry data and insights and more
Broccoli, Brassicas and more
20 July 2012
Weed Management In Capsicums And Chillis
Project report
On-farm and crop management
Capsicum, Chillies and more
20 July 2012
Weed Management In Carrots
Project report
Industry data and insights and On-farm and crop management
Carrots and Root vegetables
20 July 2012
Weed Management In Lettuce
Project report
On-farm and crop management
Leafy vegetables and Lettuce
20 July 2012
Weed Management In Onions
Project report
Industry data and insights and On-farm and crop management
Onions and Alliums
20 July 2012
Weed Management In Peas
Project report
Industry data and insights and On-farm and crop management
Peas and Legumes
20 July 2012
Weed Management In Pumpkin And Other Cucurbit Crops
Project report
Industry data and insights and On-farm and crop management
Cucumber, Pumpkins and more
20 July 2012
Weed Management In Sweet Corn
Project report
Industry data and insights and On-farm and crop management
Sweet Corn and Other vegetables
TL00153
20 July 2012
Western Flower Thrips
Fact sheet
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Leafy vegetables and Lettuce
Western flower thrips (WFT) is one of the most damaging pests to confront the Australian vegetable industry. WFT causes damage by feeding on fruit buds (e.g. cucumber) and spreading Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in many vegetable crops like lettuce, capsicum, potato and tomato. This 2-page fact sheet gives basic lifecycle information and management options for Western flower thrips on farm. 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.