thrips

Noun

Meaning

Any one of numerous small species of Thysanoptera, especially those which attack useful plants, as the grain thrips (Thrips cerealium).

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Ditzler controls pests by bringing in insects such as parasitic wasps that control white flies and thrips. Source: Internet

This year, he expects thrips to appear in greater numbers and pose more of a challenge to onion growers because the mild winter likely increased over-winter survival. Source: Internet

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