Thrips - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-28T10:46:16Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/thrips?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A542895&feed=yes&xn_auth=noEver play around with IPM Rob…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-02:4778851:Comment:5512122014-03-02T14:49:41.015ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Ever play around with IPM Rob? It's kind of addicting; you might have fun with it. I really enjoy not having to spray, EVER.</p>
<p>Although, since you're selling, I'm sure selling produce with potential critters in it can be a turn off.</p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Rob Nash said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/thrips?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A464701&page=2#4778851Comment551026"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">when In doubt.. go with the triple…</div>
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<p>Ever play around with IPM Rob? It's kind of addicting; you might have fun with it. I really enjoy not having to spray, EVER.</p>
<p>Although, since you're selling, I'm sure selling produce with potential critters in it can be a turn off.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Rob Nash said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/thrips?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A464701&page=2#4778851Comment551026"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">when In doubt.. go with the triple threat... Spinosad, Insecticidal Soap, and Pyrethrins.. mix at half strength, and mix all 3 together.. works on every bug, every time... just don't get it in the fish tank...<br/> yes.. it could harm the fish.. but in five years of spraying every 4-6 weeks, ive not yet killed fish with sprays.</div>
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</blockquote> when In doubt.. go with the t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-01:4778851:Comment:5510262014-03-01T14:41:25.577ZRob Nashhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RobNash
when In doubt.. go with the triple threat... Spinosad, Insecticidal Soap, and Pyrethrins.. mix at half strength, and mix all 3 together.. works on every bug, every time... just don't get it in the fish tank...<br />
yes.. it could harm the fish.. but in five years of spraying every 4-6 weeks, ive not yet killed fish with sprays.
when In doubt.. go with the triple threat... Spinosad, Insecticidal Soap, and Pyrethrins.. mix at half strength, and mix all 3 together.. works on every bug, every time... just don't get it in the fish tank...<br />
yes.. it could harm the fish.. but in five years of spraying every 4-6 weeks, ive not yet killed fish with sprays. Lol, this discussion brings b…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-27:4778851:Comment:5441582014-01-27T21:35:32.814ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Lol, this discussion brings back so many memories....fascinating to remember how much I really didn't know at the time.</p>
<p>Lol, this discussion brings back so many memories....fascinating to remember how much I really didn't know at the time.</p> Oh, well if you're looking fo…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-27:4778851:Comment:5442432014-01-27T21:27:45.848ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Oh, well if you're looking for natural control, I can try and give you a hand. You're right, pirate bugs are really expensive. They do cover a broad range of pests and I think they feed on pollen when there's nothing else to eat. But they are big (My system is in my garage, so I try to keep large populations of noticeable insects at a minimum), and I think they have tendency to bite as well...So there are definite benefits and drawbacks.</p>
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<p>Oh, well if you're looking for natural control, I can try and give you a hand. You're right, pirate bugs are really expensive. They do cover a broad range of pests and I think they feed on pollen when there's nothing else to eat. But they are big (My system is in my garage, so I try to keep large populations of noticeable insects at a minimum), and I think they have tendency to bite as well...So there are definite benefits and drawbacks.</p>
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<p>There are varieties of predator mites that feed specifically on thrips. Here's a list of some predators you can take a look at. The "insidious flower bug" is the same as the minute pirate bug. This place is my fav for predatory insects; they usually offer the best pricing and are quite reliable.</p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://greenmethods.com/thrips-control/" target="_blank">https://greenmethods.com/thrips-control/</a></p> Hey there Vlad, thanks for th…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-27:4778851:Comment:5443062014-01-27T20:44:12.460ZRich Filehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RichFile
<p>Hey there Vlad, thanks for the feedback. In fact, I'm in New Mexico, so I may very likely have those little rascals (Western Flower Thrips). Any other ideas? I'm considering the Pirate bugs, but there pretty darn expensive (100-150 USD for 500). I'm really into the concept of what I call "bioponics". the idea of incorporating as many beneficial organisms into our growing system as possible; I think a lot of people are doing this but most of the focus research is on fish. Right now I have…</p>
<p>Hey there Vlad, thanks for the feedback. In fact, I'm in New Mexico, so I may very likely have those little rascals (Western Flower Thrips). Any other ideas? I'm considering the Pirate bugs, but there pretty darn expensive (100-150 USD for 500). I'm really into the concept of what I call "bioponics". the idea of incorporating as many beneficial organisms into our growing system as possible; I think a lot of people are doing this but most of the focus research is on fish. Right now I have frogs, ladybugs, fiddler crabs, and red wigglers in my rock medium flood plain, and fish of course in the tank. If we could locally figure out how to breed these different beneficial critters, or better yet, make our systems naturally attract and support their lives, as well as support each other's systems locally, that would be great. All of these type efforts must continue in order to support our peaceful resistance to corporate giants, that if unchecked, will destroy the world to make a buck for the 1%.</p> Hey Rich, I doubt that you ar…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-27:4778851:Comment:5442422014-01-27T20:02:28.835ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Hey Rich, I doubt that you are ever really going to see fish deaths as a result of spinosad.</p>
<p>Another thing that spinosad apparently wont kill, are particular populations of Western Flower Thrips that have developed a resistance. The thrips I had here died just fine. Hopefully yours will too. Good luck.</p>
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<p>Hey Rich, I doubt that you are ever really going to see fish deaths as a result of spinosad.</p>
<p>Another thing that spinosad apparently wont kill, are particular populations of Western Flower Thrips that have developed a resistance. The thrips I had here died just fine. Hopefully yours will too. Good luck.</p>
<p></p> I've put on two applications…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-26:4778851:Comment:5440392014-01-26T20:31:45.757ZRich Filehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RichFile
<p>I've put on two applications of spinosad so far and I can't tell if things are improving or not. They're definitely not getting any worse. I am using Monterey's product. No dead fish so far. I did have two of my leopard frogs escape from my flood plain, which hasn't happened for 3 months, which makes me wonder if the frogs don't like the bacteria much. It could be completely unrelated though. Does anyone have any recommendations about how often I can apply the spinosad? The bottle…</p>
<p>I've put on two applications of spinosad so far and I can't tell if things are improving or not. They're definitely not getting any worse. I am using Monterey's product. No dead fish so far. I did have two of my leopard frogs escape from my flood plain, which hasn't happened for 3 months, which makes me wonder if the frogs don't like the bacteria much. It could be completely unrelated though. Does anyone have any recommendations about how often I can apply the spinosad? The bottle instructions seem quite conservative. Thanks!</p> Hi, I discovered that I have…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-01-23:4778851:Comment:5428952014-01-23T00:10:12.501ZRich Filehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/RichFile
<p>Hi, I discovered that I have a thrips infestation today and bought the monterey product with spinosad. I have a system set up with goldfish; I'll report back, hopefully with good news.</p>
<p>Hi, I discovered that I have a thrips infestation today and bought the monterey product with spinosad. I have a system set up with goldfish; I'll report back, hopefully with good news.</p> I've been cutting off any lea…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-31:4778851:Comment:5269732013-10-31T17:54:02.185ZKeith Barkwoodhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KeithBarkwood
I've been cutting off any leaf with thrip sign and feeding them to the bunny or freezing them (for the vermicompost later.) the roots are do strong the plants don't appear to mind missing so many leaves. I'm not sure what route to go in eliminating them. I'm hesitant about spraying any chemicals or introducing a bacteria.<br />
How did your battle end?
I've been cutting off any leaf with thrip sign and feeding them to the bunny or freezing them (for the vermicompost later.) the roots are do strong the plants don't appear to mind missing so many leaves. I'm not sure what route to go in eliminating them. I'm hesitant about spraying any chemicals or introducing a bacteria.<br />
How did your battle end? Sweet! Using a microscope and…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-10-29:4778851:Comment:5261622013-10-29T20:17:18.750ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Sweet! Using a microscope and gettin' it done! I'm a big fan of microscopes and aquaponic systems.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Keith Barkwood said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/thrips#4778851Comment526328"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Don't think so. I was called to work last wed and I didn't see any while I was home. I'm back home wed and the wife hasn't said anything about flying critters yet. She is pretty keen about those kinda things. The…</div>
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<p>Sweet! Using a microscope and gettin' it done! I'm a big fan of microscopes and aquaponic systems.<br/> <br/> <cite>Keith Barkwood said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/thrips#4778851Comment526328"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Don't think so. I was called to work last wed and I didn't see any while I was home. I'm back home wed and the wife hasn't said anything about flying critters yet. She is pretty keen about those kinda things. The bug I put under the microscope did have wings though.</div>
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