They’re awfully small, and at a glance, you might not even notice they’re on your plants at all, but the reality is that whiteflies can mean serious problems for the plants in your yard, and missing them on that first glance could spell disaster later in the season. What’s the key to preventing whiteflies in […]
Read MoreEver noticed tiny little white bugs on your beautiful garden plants? If you have, it’s time to act the moment you notice them. Wondering why? What you’ve just seen is the whitefly, and they weaken the plant, leaving it susceptible to disease and rot. What Are White Flies? White flies are a little tough to […]
Read MoreWhite flies are tiny, little flies that are almost flat white – except for a brownish-yellow head. They can even be remarkable to look at. Just make sure you’re getting rid of white flies, or they’ll be the only thing left to look at in your garden. White fly control is important because they can […]
Read MoreWhiteflies aren’t actually flies. They’re more closely related to aphids. Whitefly control can be difficult because they’re hard to identify in a garden or greenhouse in the first place. They’re exceptionally tiny – only 1 to 2 mm long making whitefly damage easier because they also hide under leaves rather than on top of them. […]
Read MoreWhiteflies introduce a multi-step form of damage to your garden. They’re not selective about what they destroy. Whitefly damage could be done to flowering plants, decorative plants, and vegetables. Almost anything with a leaf, they’ll feed off of. You name it, whiteflies will destroy it. This makes whitefly control and whitefly prevention key elements to […]
Read MoreYour yard is beginning to look absolutely gorgeous this season. The daisy bush offers a spot of color while your leather fern is really beginning to develop and become a serious conversation piece. Then, just as suddenly as things began to look amazing, the worst happens. Your plants weaken, the leaves yellow, and they get […]
Read MoreYou move your plants and all of a sudden you are bombarded with a bunch of white bugs flying everywhere! Congratulations, you have found the whiteflies that have invaded your plants. If you see the white flies, you will want to take precautions for keeping the whiteflies off of your plants from here on. But, […]
Read MorePeople use the phrase “harmless as a fly” every day, but if the originator of that phrase had seen the first hand repercussions of the Florida Whitefly firsthand, it certainly wouldn’t be as common as it is. Those of you who have witnessed the destructive capabilities of the whitefly understand how costly and dangerous the […]
Read MoreEvery gardener looks forward to spring, counting down the days when planting can begin and the flowers and shrubs of each season can be enjoyed. But apart from the mulching and trimming and enjoyment of the garden comes the typical garden pests, as well. One of those pests, the whitefly, is a gardener’s worst enemy. […]
Read MoreIn places like Florida, some pests are just a year round hassle. White flies, also known as whiteflies, are no exception to that rule. Just a tenth of an inch in length in many cases, they look like tiny moths, but they can do far more serious damage. Weakened Plants Whiteflies have the ability to […]
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