Western Flower Thrips
Frankliniella occidentalis
About Western Flower Thrips
Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is a landscape pest found in Middle Tennessee. This pest can damage ornamental plants and turfgrass in our region. Early identification and targeted treatment are key to protecting your landscape investment.
Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Western Flower Thrips regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Western Flower Thrips
- Scientific Name
- Frankliniella occidentalis
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
