Report of the presence of Thrips parvispinus in Barbados
Revisione
Fecha de publicación
Mar, 04 Feb 2020, 19:38
Última actualización
Feb. 4, 2020, 7:38 p.m.
Número del informe
BRB-07/2
País
Barbados
Plaga identificada
Thrips parvispinus - (THRIPV)
Estado del informe
Preliminar
Hospederos
Has been found on Sweet pepper, Mandevillea, Jasmine and Dendrobium orchids.
Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )
Present: at low prevalence
Present: only in some areas
Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)
Present: at low prevalence
Present: not widely distributed and under official control
Distribución geográfica
Survey to be done to determine extent of distribution.
Resumen
This is the first report Thrips parvispinus (Tobacco thrips) in Barbados. Samples were sent to the CABI diagnostic and advisory service to be identified. Currently the pest is under surveillance.
Peligro
Tobacco thrips is known to be a pest of a wide variety of plants (ornamental and crop).
Contacto para obtener más información
Mr. Ian Gibbs
Senior Agricultural Officer
Entomology Section
Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
[email protected]
1-246-5355203