Adult survival of T. tabaci females on the leaf surface
was not significantlyaffected byessent ial oil application
after 24 h (Table 4). A similar result was found with four
of the five tested plant volatiles . Application
of lavender, basil and marjoram had no
lethal effect on thrips females. In contrast, mortalityat 0.01%,
0.1%, and 1% concentration, respectively.