This guide provides information to assist in decision-making for control of western flower thrips (WFT) in capsicums, cucumbers, culinary herbs, eggplant, lettuce, ornamentals, parsley and coriander, silverbeet, spring onions and shallots, stone fruit, strawberries, tomatoes, and snow peas and sugar snap peas. It includes notes on managing WFT, methods to detect WFT, strategies for application of sprays, and the selection of available chemicals approved by the APVMA. 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.