Greenhouse growers may be well acquainted with Western Flower Thrips, but in recent years other species of thrips, such as chili thrips, echinothrips and others have become important to our industry. Learn how to identify these pests, learn how they differ from Western Flower Thrips and get some ideas for management. We'll also learn about Thrips parvispinus: where this pest is, how it's moving and what it might mean for NH.
Dr. Amber Vinchesi- Vahl is UNH
Extension’s State Specialist in Entomology and Integrated Pest Management,
working with local farmers and diversified cropping systems. She holds a B.S in
Entomology from Purdue University and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Entomology from
Washington State University. Prior to joining UNH, Amber spent the last several
years as a Vegetable Crops Advisor for University of California Cooperative
Extension, developing a research and extension program for vegetable farmers
and pest control advisers in northern California.
