date:Nov 01, 2017
presence of orchid thrips had already been detected and documented in Spain some time ago, but its incidence was limited to certain ornamental plants. It was not until last year when it began to attack citrus fruits. To be precise, this happened in the area of Alcanar, Tarragona, and this year the problem has affected Valencian citriculture for the first time. The reasons for this change of behaviour on the part of the insect are not clear and as of today and there are only hypotheses. The p