April / May 2022
Haplothrips on Table Grapes in the Northern Cape – Friend or foe?
Table grape production in the Northern Cape is primarily aimed at export, and markets set extremely high standards for the cosmetic appearance of grapes.
Many growers struggle with thrips management because thrips are extremely small insects (1.5 - 2mm long) that are difficult to detect. Outbreaks also tend to be sporadic and often unpredictable, complicating management even further. To improve management, it is important…