thrip

[US]/θrɪp/
[UK]/θrɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A small, slender insect of the order Thysanoptera, often harmful to plants.
Word Forms
Pluralthrips

Phrases & Collocations

thrip damage

thrip control

thrip infestation

thrip species

thrip population

thrip management

thrip monitoring

thrip treatment

thrip traps

thrip resistance

Example Sentences

thrips can cause significant damage to crops.

farmers often struggle with thrip infestations.

to control thrips, use insecticidal soap.

thrips are tiny pests that can be hard to see.

monitoring plants regularly can help detect thrips early.

some plants are more susceptible to thrip damage.

thrips can spread plant viruses as they feed.

effective thrip management requires integrated pest control strategies.

research is ongoing to find natural predators of thrips.

using sticky traps can help monitor thrip populations.

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