University of California
TSWV Field Risk Index and Thrips Projections
Yolo/Colusa
Weather situation
Thrips population status
2024 9th Report (June 14)
General situation Almost all tomatoes are now in the ground. New TSWV infections will cause more yield loss in later than earlier plantings since the younger the plant is when it is infected, the more severe the disease will be. TSWV is only likely to...
2024 8th Report (May 30th)
General situation Temperatures over the past few weeks have been in the 80s and 90s, ideal conditions for thrips development. The hot weather coming up is also expected to accelerate thrips development and activity. I'm seeing some TSWV infection in...