Best way to prevent thrips on gladiolus

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kohrla Culver City, CA Apr 14, 2019

Friends:

Last year, thrips very quickly invaded my gladiolus blooms the minute they started to emerge. I'm wondering about the best way to prevent them. I know there are some systemics I could use, but I'm concerned that they might kill off bees. Also, I've never found the sticky traps or neem oil approaches to help with thrips. I have Conserve, and I'm wondering if I could apply it at some point - if so, what would be the best time to apply it? Any other recommendations?

Thanks in advance!
-Kohrla

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Zen_Man Ottawa, KS(Zone 5b) Apr 15, 2019

Hi Kohria,

Conserve seems like a safer alternative to the systemic insecticides I use on my zinnias.

https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/supplies/insect-prevention/conserve-sc-insecticide?gclid=Cj0KCQjw19DlBRCSARIsAOnfReitTzaNmguiATcB57VTjI9t44_hc1yALpS0jhvvxMMxqb-TmS-tJIkaAhqbEALw_wcB

I don't know about its threat to bees. Do you see bees in your glad blooms?

ZM (not associated with any product or vendor mentioned or linked)

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