An aquaponic farmer contacted me about a thrip outbreak in their greenhouse. Approximately 15% of their crops were not able to be sold due to insect damage. Due to the nature of aquaponic systems, traditional chemical application are not a viable option. I worked with the farmer to identify a treatment plan that consisted of a combination of biological control and safe chemical application. After one month of application, the farmer has reported a significant reduction in insect damage resulting in more salable crops.