There are lots of variations on that natural remedy. I still like some
alcohol in the mix, though. And, thrips can be hard to see with the naked
eye. To see if you have them, use a magnifying glass, looking especially at
the flowers and buds. They look like thin black worms. Very small, very
thin, have a way of twisting when they move.

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