Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are fairly reliable pests of allium crops in Maine, unlike the last several insect pests highlighted in this newsletter. Despite their name, they actually feed on a wide range of plants but can be very damaging to alliums. Life Cycle Thrips overwinter in culls and residues, weedy patches, and nearby fields
read more Garlic IPM Newsletter No. 8 — June 5, 2025