whitefly
noun
white·fly
ˈ(h)wīt-ˌflī 
: any of numerous small homopterous insects (family Aleyrodidae) that are injurious plant pests
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Common Pests Thrips, aphids, earwigs, whiteflies, beetles, and slugs commonly infest anemones.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Nasturtiums draw beneficial insects that devour aphids, whiteflies, and other harmful pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
It is also thought that the pungent aroma of basil leaves may help to deter pests such as whiteflies, aphids, and hornworms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Scale, mealybugs, and whiteflies require more aggressive and nuanced controls, such as the application of neem oil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Nasturtiums draw beneficial insects that devour aphids, whiteflies, and other harmful pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
It is also thought that the pungent aroma of basil leaves may help to deter pests such as whiteflies, aphids, and hornworms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Scale, mealybugs, and whiteflies require more aggressive and nuanced controls, such as the application of neem oil.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Whitefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitefly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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