Thrips Attack Garlic, Onion: Leaves Silvering! Act Now to Prevent 40% Loss

• Thrips infestation causes silvering, curling leaves, and small insects on garlic and onion crops.
• Microscopic thrips suck sap, weakening plants and potentially reducing production by 30-40% in dry, warm weather.
• Inspect fields regularly; use neem-based insecticide (3-5 ml/L) for early stages.
• For severe cases, spray Spinosad 45 SC (0.3 ml/L) or Fipronil 5 SC (1 ml/L) in the evening.
• Implement integrated pest management: control weeds, balance fertilizers, maintain moisture, and rotate pesticides.