Flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) are one of the most common and harmful groups of pests in blueberries. Besides feeding injury and deteriorating fruit quality, flower thrips can transmit viral diseases. Insecticides are the primary tools for controlling flower thrips in blueberries. However, the frequent and overuse of insecticides can lead to pesticide resistance problems, increased toxicity to beneficial insects, and contamination of the environment. Particularly, the timing of flower thrips control during the bloom period presents a serious threat to pollinator health which are also active during the bloom. Therefore, there is an immediate need to develop a sustainable strategy to control the flower thrips populations that minimizes the risks to pollinator health and does not enhance insecticide resistance. This research study investigated flower thrips' seasonal abundance and their alternative hosts. From our preliminary result, the rabbit eye variety of blueberry was more susceptible to thrips infestation than the southern high bush variety. Optimum temperature and peak blooming period significantly affected the thrips population. There was not much movement of thrips in the wild habitat during our study period. The results obtained from this study will help us to detect the sources of the first infestation of thrips in the blueberry during bloom and help to develop more sustainable management programs to control thrips by using alternative strategies, including cultural and biological controls and minimize the use of broad-spectrum insecticides. This management approach will decrease the risk to pollinator health and enhance pollinator activity during the bloom.