Managing Thrips and Tospoviruses in Tomato
Xavier Martini, , Joseph Funderburk, , Jessica Chitwood-Brown, Hugh Smith, , Mathews Paret, andNorman Leppla
Release Date: 8/11/2026
Agriculture
Abstract
This fact sheet describes the biology and ecology of thrips and tomato spotted wilt virus, and recommends an integrated pest management program for these pests. It is intended for professionals in tomato production, horticulture, and pest management.
About this Publication
This document is ENY859, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology. Original publication date August 2011. Revised January 2018, June 2022, and July 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.



