Western Flower Thrips Control in Strawberries: Natural Program & Rate

Why it matters

In strawberries, western flower thrips scar flowers and bronze fruit, downgrading fresh-market quality.

Through bloom and early fruit; target larvae in flowers, guided by sticky traps and flower tapping.

Tiny (~1-2 mm) slender insects, pale yellow to brown, hiding in flowers, buds and growing points.
Silvery, stippled or scarred leaf and petal surfaces with tiny black frass specks.
Deformed flowers, scarred fruit and distorted new growth.

Apply MultiMite Control into the flowers with thorough coverage;
repeat per pressure.
Monitor early, treat at the right window above, and use cultural measures (sanitation, airflow/drainage or resistance/rotation as relevant).

Role	Product	Use
Primary control	Spore Control	Apply MultiMite Control into the flowers with thorough coverage;
Rotation / companion	Spider Mite Control	Rotation or companion product

Product claims, rates, and availability vary by jurisdiction; always follow the applicable label.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best natural control for western flower thrips in strawberries?

Vegalab MultiMite Control, applied at the timing above with thorough coverage.

When should I treat?

Through bloom and early fruit; target larvae in flowers, guided by sticky traps and flower tapping.

Can it be used in IPM / low-residue programs?

Yes — it's a natural, low-residue product that fits IPM; follow the approved local label.

Is availability the same everywhere?

Claims and availability vary by jurisdiction — always follow the approved local label.