Thrips Control Package | Minx 2 (Abamectin) & Conserve SC | Makes 12–24 Gallons

Thrips see the world differently than we do. Many thrips species are naturally attracted to blue wavelengths of light, which is why professional growers often use blue sticky cards specifically for thrips monitoring.

Unlike general yellow sticky cards that attract a wide range of flying insects, blue cards provide a more targeted way to detect and capture adult thrips.

Blue cards help monitor adult populations while Conserve SC and Minx 2 work together to control the infestation and break the life cycle.

Southern AG Surfactant is a non-ionic wetting agent included with this kit to improve spray coverage and consistency.

The surfactant comes as a separate concentrated bottle and is mixed into your spray solution when preparing each application.

On many plants — especially African violets and plants with waxy leaves — spray droplets can bead up and roll off the leaf surface. When this happens, treatment may not spread evenly into areas where pests hide.

Adding a surfactant helps solve this.

It lowers surface tension so your spray spreads into a thinner, more even layer — improving coverage around leaves, crowns, and hard-to-reach areas.

Included 2 oz Surfactant Coverage:
At the recommended rate (5–10 mL per gallon):

• Makes 6–12 gallons of final spray solution

The result: better coverage, less waste, and more consistent applications.

• Professional-grade thrips control used by serious African violet growers.

   

  How to Use for Best Results

   

  Mix:

  Miticide / Insecticide (Choose One):
  1/4–1/2 teaspoon (1.2–2.4 mL) per 1 gallon of water
  • Minx 2 (abamectin) or Conserve SC

   

  Surfactant (Add Last):
  1–2 teaspoons (5–10 mL) per 1 gallon of water

  ⚠️ Important: Do not over-agitate after adding surfactant
  • Excess shaking can cause foaming and uneven application

   

  Mixing Instructions:

• Fill spray tank halfway with water
• Add Minx 2 or Conserve SC and mix thoroughly
• Do not mix both products together
• Top off with remaining water
• Add surfactant last and gently mix
• Use within 12 hours for best effectiveness

• Application Schedule:

  👉 Apply every 5–7 days to break the thrips life cycle and prevent reinfestation

   

  Rotation Example:

• Application 1: Minx 2
• Application 2: Conserve SC
• Repeat as needed

• Why This Works

• Minx 2 quickly controls active, feeding thrips
• Conserve SC provides strong control of thrips, including hidden populations
• Thrips complete part of their life cycle off the plant before re-emerging

• 👉 Repeated applications ensure newly emerging thrips are controlled before they can reproduce

   

  Use & Recommendations:

• Thoroughly spray both the top and underside of leaves
• Pay special attention to flowers and the crown, where thrips hide
• Full coverage is critical—this is where thrips live and feed
• Do not use as a soil drench (foliar use only)
• Begin treatment at the first sign of damage or visible thrips
• Repeat applications are required for complete control

• 💡 Common mistake: Spray beading and rolling off leaves
  👉 A surfactant ensures even coverage so the treatment actually works

   

  Safety:

  Wear appropriate PPE: gloves, eye protection, and a respirator when mixing or spraying

• Minx 2 Product Label (PDF)
• Minx 2 Safety Data Sheet / SDS (PDF)

• Conserve SC Product Label (PDF)
• Conserve SC Safety Data Sheet / SDS (PDF)

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