Thrips are one of the most common and damaging pests affecting hemp crops, gardens and orchards. Their small size and ability to reproduce quickly make them a serious threat to any plant. Fortunately, with eco-friendly solutions like Dactyprot from PROT-ECO, you can combat this pest effectively and sustainably. Below, we tell you everything you need to know about Thrips and how to eliminate them.

What are Trips?

Thrips are tiny, elongated, variable-coloured insects (usually yellow, brown or black) that belong to the order Thysanoptera . They measure between 1 and 2 millimetres and often go unnoticed until damage to plants is evident.

• Life cycle: Thrips have several stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. They reproduce quickly, especially in warm climates, which makes them difficult to control if action is not taken in time.
• Feeding: They feed by piercing plant cells to suck out fluids, which weakens plants and leaves them vulnerable to disease.

Where do Trips appear and why?

Thrips commonly infest a wide variety of plants, including vegetable crops, flowers and ornamental trees.

• Preferred environments: They appear in warm and dry conditions, such as greenhouses or indoor crops. They can also proliferate outdoors during spring and summer.
• Affected plants: They prefer to attack tender leaves, shoots and flowers. In hemp, they are especially problematic because they can damage the flowers and reduce the quality of the crop.
• Characteristic damages:
• Silvery spots or discolorations on leaves.
• Loss of vigor in plants.
• Presence of black dots (their excrements) on the leaves.

The combination of these factors can drastically reduce crop yields if immediate action is not taken.

Dactyprot: The ecological and effective solution against Thrips

At PROT-ECO we have developed Dactyprot , an ecological product specifically designed to combat Thrips in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way.

What is Dactyprot and how does it work?

Dactyprot is formulated with natural ingredients that act as biological regulators, interfering in the life cycle of thrips and effectively reducing their population.

• Direct action: Affects the larval stages of thrips, preventing them from becoming adults and continuing to reproduce.
• Prevention: Can be used as a preventative treatment in conditions where thrips are common.
• Environmentally friendly: Being ecological and biodegradable, it does not leave residues nor affect other insects beneficial to the crop ecosystem.

Advantages of using Dactyprot

1. Fast and sustainable control: Reduces the population of thrips without damaging the plant or the environment.
2. Versatile application: Useful in both hemp crops and gardens and orchards.
3. Zero waste: Ideal for those looking for environmentally friendly and safe solutions for the final consumption of the product.

How to apply Dactyprot against thrips

1. Regular inspection: Check the leaves and flowers of your plants for silver spots, droppings or the presence of thrips.
2. Preventive application: Apply Dactyprot at the beginning of the warm season or in areas where thrips are common.
3. Curative treatment: If you detect an infestation, apply direct applications following the product instructions.
4. Continuous monitoring: Maintain an observation routine to ensure that the thrips population is under control.

Protect your crops with Dactyprot

Thrips can be a challenging pest, but with Dactyprot you have an effective, eco-friendly and easy-to-use solution. Keep your plants healthy, productive and pest-free without compromising the environment.

Try Dactyprot and take a step towards a healthier and more sustainable crop! 🌱