Summary

Arthropod pests cause signifcant problems in agricultural crops all around the world. As chemical pesticide use becomes less desired, there is a need for alternative methods of pest control. Inspired by the natural adhesiveness of arthropod trapping plants, we examined the efectiveness of adhesive droplets made from oxidised and cross-linked plant-derived oils for control of western fower thrips.Key message:-Adhesive oil-based droplets can catch thrips and reduce their reproduction, survival and damage.-Among diferently sized droplets (up to>10 mm2), larger droplets trap relatively more thrips.-Droplets remain present after rinsing with water suggesting potential for in- and outdoor use.Keywords: duurzame gewasbescherming, biomimicry, insecten, trips, trichomen