As the name implies, they are white and fly around. When disturbed they are most easily noticed flying from plant to plant.
Their larval stages are very similar to aphids in that the suck plant sap, form little groups and secrete honeydew. This honeydew similarly attracts ants and sooty mold. They differ from aphids in the scale like pupation stage that may be visible on the underside of leaves as seen above. Soft plants are most susceptible.
Large infestations will lead to yellowing leaves, black messy blotching (due to sooty mold) and eventually falling leaves.
Whitefly are hard to eradicate once established and may end up requiring an insecticide spraying program repeated every few days and lasting several weeks.
Some success can be had using a handheld vacuum to remove the critters.
Ugh, bug infestations are the worst kind of pest infestations
Ooof those don't look pleasant lol. Lady bugs eat aphids and stuff like that in my area.
I don't think I have seen any yet . Or maybe I have seen don't even know it.
This White Fly Gat Me Thinking 🤔
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Thank you very much for sharing these tips.
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this animal appears in certain seasons, it usually seems like there is flour@sme
Oh dear! You're so right.... I see a lot of this flies in their clusters and they're always very destructive; thanks to you i know how to tackle them now
Very informative post. For such kind of problem you can apply the detargent water . it is also effective.
I would opt for the pesticide. If there is a natural, environmental friendly pesticide available, I would prefer that over a chemical pesticide.
I don't like these little fellas! It's so difficult to get them out of your plant without using chemicals.
well!
ummm!
I would go for the pesticide
all those pesticides which are environment friendly an safe to use
they are so annoying if you home grow
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As a commercial cannibis farmer, I would recommend predatoral nematodes to remove any pests you have. If you live in the United States you can Google double death nematodes and order them to your house. They can be applied by spraying them or water them in with water.
I have problem with white flies every year now starting in July. Last year I sprayed aggressively with neem as soon as I noticed them which helped somewhat. But I agree once they get established you're in trouble.