FISCHERS DOUBLE LIGHT LAVENDER 
GREENHOUSE THRIP 
Thrips are very small insects, barely visible to the naked eye. They 
are about 1320th of an inch long, with a narrow winged body. They also 
feed by sucking the juices from the plant tissues. In Saintpaulia, culture, 
we are not bothered too much in the home, if the plants are selected 
from a reliable grower. 
' Thrip damage is distinguished by silvery bleached spots on the leaves 
somewhat resembling the appearance of fine Parchment paper. Blossom 
development is also impaired. Compared with Mealy Bug and Mite, the 
Thrip is not regarded as dangerous, if preventative and control practices 
