Whiteflies
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Whitefly larvae Underside of Plumeria Leaf |
Whitefly larvae Underside of Plumeria Leaf |
| Whiteflies are tiny, white insect flies that fly around when the
plants are disturbed. They can cause leaf yellowing and molting,
and stunting of all growth. Whiteflies secrete sticky "honeydew"
which then host "black sooty mold" and / or spread plant viruses.
How to Control Whiteflies. Note: Once established... Whiteflies are Very hard to control. 1. Keep the growing area clean and free
of fallen leaves.
2. Carefully remove and place badly infected leaves into trash bags. 3. Blast all existing leaves clean with a water hose. 4. Keep pots and all growing areas free of weeds. 5. Improve the air circulation in greenhouse area, and as weather permits remove plants, and blast them clean and free of all adult whiteflies. 6. Use "yellow sticky traps"... place them all around the greenhouse.
7. Insecticides : Bug-B-Gon
insect killer or comparable spray product.
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Plumeria 101 / Michael Anders