Thrips: Onions' Silent Killer

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Nyakundi Report

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Primary source Kenyan Digest archive

This archive report was first published on 24 August 2019.

Thrips, a common pest, pose a significant threat to onion crops worldwide.

These tiny insects feed on the cell sap of onions, causing irreparable damage and ultimately leading to the plant's demise.

According to experts, thrips are onions' worst enemy, and their presence can have devastating consequences for farmers and the agricultural industry as a whole.

Published on August 24, 2019.

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