Banker plants are valuable against common strawberry pests, such as aphids, thrips, and two-spotted spider mites. Cereal banker plants combat this scourge through an ongoing supply of non-pest aphids, ...

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The invasive pests, known as short-spined thrips, may be microscopic, but they’re a menacing threat. South Florida’s warming climate offers an ideal place for them to thrive — putting local nurseries ...