Occasional invaders
Thrips: identification & thrips control
Thrips move from landscaping and crops into homes and can give an irritating nip. We treat landscape hot spots and screen entry points to reduce indoor pressure.
How to identify thrips
- What it looks like
- Extremely slender yellow, brown or black insects with fringed wings.
- Size
- 1/25 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Flowers, ornamental shrubs, lawns, screens and window frames.
Signs of thrips in your home
- Silvery streaks on plant leaves
- Tiny slivers crawling on skin or screens
- Prickly bites outdoors in summer
Thrips questions homeowners ask
Can thrips bite humans?
Yes, they can deliver a brief prickly nip, but they cannot live on people or in homes.
Thrips control by city
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