Abstract:Fruit damage caused by thrips has been a major problem in the cultivation of figs (Ficus carica L.). We examined the efficacy of using sorghum as a barrier crop in protecting fig fruits from this damage. The fruit injury rate of the barrier area was lower than that of the control area. Additionally, this resulted in an increase in the population of the natural enemies of thrips such as flower bugs and spiders.
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