Help with thrips

[roundstone]

Hi

I have had trouble with thrips taking over everything. I have sprayed the tent down washed net pots in dish washer. sprayed the plants as much as I dare, and also put ladybugs in there which seem to die,( they were put in there before I sparyed).

aparts from burning the place down any advice on killing there bugs

 

[Richard Richardson]

Try putting some marigolds in there The Mountain - Grow Support From The Over 50 Club

 

[roundstone]

hi what will happen when I put marigolds on there?????

 

[Richard Richardson]

The thrips might go away. Works for aphids as well.

I had both, then I got marigolds, then I had none

Now I have no marigolds but I have thrips again.

It's worth a try Marigolds are cheap.

 

[roundstone]

ok thanks

 

[DukeO]

If they are still in veg I would use Spinosad.

It will kill them and it is organic.

If they where in flower I would try to ride them out.

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[roundstone]

hi duke

I am in uk and cant find spinosad anywhere. the only thing I have found is ant killer with spinosad in there.
Will buy so marigolds today and hope.