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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Basil’s strong scent repels several common pepper pests, including aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, and thrips.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Now is the time to get ahead of the swarms by controlling bagworms, aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and Japanese beetles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Its aromatic oils are known to deter pests like thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and Japanese beetles, which commonly target bean plants.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Garlic and Shallots Garlic and shallots also emit strong, sulfurous odors effective against a wider range of insect pests including aphids, mites, caterpillars, armyworms, moths, beetles, and whiteflies.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
Now is the time to get ahead of the swarms by controlling bagworms, aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and Japanese beetles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Its aromatic oils are known to deter pests like thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and Japanese beetles, which commonly target bean plants.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Garlic and Shallots Garlic and shallots also emit strong, sulfurous odors effective against a wider range of insect pests including aphids, mites, caterpillars, armyworms, moths, beetles, and whiteflies.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
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“Whitefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitefly. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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