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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Populations of whiteflies are up to no good sucking juices from leaves and stems of your blue daze plants.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Basil is also known to deter aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Like any oil, neem oil can cause plant foliage to burn up in the sun, so keep that in mind when applying.
Uses For Neem Oil
Neem oil can be used in the garden and on houseplants for many common pests, such as aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, thrips, caterpillars, leaf miners, and more.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Many herbs also attract whiteflies, which will then infest your cucumbers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Basil is also known to deter aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Like any oil, neem oil can cause plant foliage to burn up in the sun, so keep that in mind when applying.
Uses For Neem Oil
Neem oil can be used in the garden and on houseplants for many common pests, such as aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, thrips, caterpillars, leaf miners, and more.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Many herbs also attract whiteflies, which will then infest your cucumbers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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“Whitefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitefly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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