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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Even better, these heat-loving annuals are known for repelling both tiny pests (like whiteflies, tomato hornworms, cabbage worms, and thrips) and large pests (like deer).
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
These sprays are great for controlling mites, aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies, and hard scale insects.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
Don't Buy Plants Without Checking Them For Insects Especially whiteflies.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
Pests and Problems Night Sky petunia plants can be bothered by aphids, whiteflies, and slugs.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
Spray whiteflies and aphids off with a sharp stream of water using a Bug Blaster hose end nozzle.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
Protect Rinse off the foliage on all your plants several times during the hot season to reduce pest pressure, namely pesky mites and whiteflies.
—Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
This treatment should also help avoid mealybugs, mites, thrips, and whiteflies.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
The foliage of hardy hibiscus is sometimes a target for whiteflies, aphids and Japanese beetles.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2023
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
These sprays are great for controlling mites, aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies, and hard scale insects.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024
Don't Buy Plants Without Checking Them For Insects Especially whiteflies.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
Pests and Problems Night Sky petunia plants can be bothered by aphids, whiteflies, and slugs.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
Spray whiteflies and aphids off with a sharp stream of water using a Bug Blaster hose end nozzle.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
Protect Rinse off the foliage on all your plants several times during the hot season to reduce pest pressure, namely pesky mites and whiteflies.
—Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
This treatment should also help avoid mealybugs, mites, thrips, and whiteflies.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
The foliage of hardy hibiscus is sometimes a target for whiteflies, aphids and Japanese beetles.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2023
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“Whitefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitefly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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