“Peonies have some pretty bad enemies, like the thrips, which can kill a peony,” says Mrgich. “The ants will kill [thrips]…because they're protecting their food source.” So, if you see ...

It is no wonder they were the flowers of royalty. The only drawback are the hordes of thrips that cover the petals of these flowers as they open up. They insert their mouthparts into the petal and ...

If you suspect thrips are damaging your indoor plants, you can treat them with Neem oil, insecticidal soaps, and/or pyrethrin ...

Peonies need to be exposed to a considerable ... (that cause those squiggly white lines in the leaves) as well as thrips and some beetles. BE ON THE LOOKOUT: If you see groups of insects ...

Thrips are one of those tiny backyard bugs whose presence isn't always obvious, at least at first. There are many different types, and while some won't cause noticeable damage, others will wreak ...

Thrips are tiny insects that damage buds and flowers by sucking their juices. They cause the discoloring and setbacks you describe. To see if your peonies have them, shake the buds over white paper.

It is no wonder they were the flowers of royalty. The only drawback are the hordes of thrips that cover the petals of these flowers as they open up. They insert their mouthparts into the petal and ...