Ability to Respond Total:17 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Good fliers; in most olive production areas.
3
Spread Amount
Has 3 to 4 generations per year, which is less than other thrips species.
2
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Wild olives. Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Found only olive as a host.
3
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
9
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
A small insect, but the winged adults can be detected/sampled, individuals of plants are difficult to sample as they hide.
4
Control
Not much data on this species but based on other thrips -- several moderately effective approaches for management; limited host range and reproductive potential will make it easier to control.
