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Whitefly |
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Whiteflies are tiny, sap-sucking insects related to aphids. The adults, which look like tiny white moths, fly up in a cloud when disturbed. Like aphids, they secrete honeydew, which attracts ants and fosters sooty mold. Columns of ants moving up and down a plant may also indicate a whitefly problem. Ants protect whiteflies from their natural predators in order to maintain a supply of honeydew. Controlling the ants may allow natural predators to help you manage this pest.
Some whiteflies transmit viruses. Whiteflies prefer warm weather and are common in greenhouses. |
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| Remedies |
Green lacewing
Insecticidal soap
Parasitic wasp
Sticky trap
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Vegetables
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