Pests Whitefly
Cloud of white insects
A cloud of white insects takes off when you shake the plant.
Also called: whitefliessmall white flying insectswhite cloudglasshouse whitefly
Severity
Keep an eye on it
Deal with it this week, before it spreads.
Parts affected
- Leaves
- Stems
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Roots
- Soil
Family
Pests
From insects to larvae: spot them early to get rid of them fast.
Understand
What is happening inside the plant
Whitefly is a tiny sap-sucking insect, one to three millimetres long, covered in a white waxy powder.
Full diagnosis
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Causes and fixes
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Causes and fixes
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Tiny insects leaving silvery streaks and black specks on the leaves.
Causes and fixes