March

Things to expect:

Thrips in Citrus Bloom. Don’t get alarmed at all those thrips crawling in and around your citrus blossoms. The citrua bloom is the most likely place to see thrips. Thrips vary in color from black to pale yellow. Since they pose no particular threat to citrus bloom, attempts to control them during the blooming season should be avoided to protect the honeybees.

Things to do:

Thrips control in home yard citrus trees is seldom practical or satiisfactorily effective anyway. However, if insecticides are applied, wait until after the blossom drop.