thanks for all the input guys! we used end-all by safers and it seems to have taken care of the problem. unfortunately, the two babies that were attacked the worst looked like they had impatiens necrotic spot virus- which is transmitted thru thrips. because they were only bag seeds we decided not to take any chances so we killed them. im still upset- the little guys are always my favorites and we FINALLY perfected seeding- so they were growing famously!!!! damn thrips!!!!!!!