Frankliniella intonsa in Queensland strawberries has become an important topic for growers looking at thrips damage and crop protection options. This pest can feed on flowers and developing fruit, which may lead to visible damage and reduced fruit quality when populations are not controlled.
One active ingredient used against several thrips and other insect pests is spinosad. In suspension concentrate products such as Spinosad 24 SC, the active ingredient is combined with surfactants, thickeners, antifreeze agents, preservatives, antifoam materials and water to produce a stable liquid formulation.
The exact formulation and field use of a spinosad product depend on the registered product label, crop and target pest, so commercial application rates should always follow local regulations and approved label directions.
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Spinosad 24 SC Formulation
A Spinosad 24 SC suspension concentrate is made by dispersing the active ingredient in a liquid system rather than dissolving it completely.
Typical supporting materials may include:
- Spinosad as the active ingredient
- anionic and nonionic surfactants
- emulsifying or dispersing agents
- monopropylene glycol as an antifreeze component
- thickening agents
- antifoam agents
- preservatives
- water
The purpose of these ingredients is to keep the active material evenly distributed and help the finished product remain stable during storage and use.
Why Spinosad Is Used Against Thrips
Spinosad is used in crop protection programs against several insect pests, including some thrips species. For strawberry production, thrips such as Frankliniella occidentalis and Frankliniella intonsa may be important depending on the growing region.
A suitable control program should consider pest identification, crop stage, infestation level and the registered uses of the selected product.
Crops and Target Pests
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Spinosad products may be registered for different crops and insect pests. The examples below reflect formulation and application information from the source material, but actual use rates should always be checked against the current product label and local agricultural regulations.
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Strawberry and Frankliniella Intonsa
For strawberries, Frankliniella intonsa can be an important pest because feeding damage may affect flowers and developing fruit. This makes early identification and correct pest management especially important.
Where spinosad is registered for this use, it may be included as part of an integrated crop protection program. Rotation with other approved modes of action can also be important for resistance management.
Summary
Frankliniella intonsa can be an important pest in strawberry production because feeding damage may affect flowers and developing fruit. Correct identification is important, especially where more than one thrips species may be present in the same growing area.
Products based on spinosad may be used against certain thrips species where the use is registered and permitted, but the exact application rate and timing should always follow the current product label and local regulations.
For readers interested in a broader range of strawberry crop protection formulations,
the
STRAWBERRY BIO PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS & MANUFACTURING ENCYCLOPEDIA
provides additional formulation and production references for bio pesticide products developed for strawberry cultivation.
