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From Bengaluru to Raichur, Black Thrips sting Karnataka’s chilli belt
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Black thrips (Thrips parvispinus) have severely damaged chilli crops across Karnataka from Bengaluru to Raichur.
First detected on papaya leaves in Bengaluru in 2015, the pest spread to chilli-growing regions by 2021.
A 2021 ICAR-IIHR survey found black thrips made up 94-96% of the thrips population in Raichur.
A 2024 survey across eight districts recorded Raichur with the highest infestation at 14.73 thrips per plant.
ICAR-IIHR recommended Integrated Pest Management and climate-resilient practices to curb the outbreak.
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