How do I get rid of whitefly? Is there any natural solution I could use rather than insectiside? Mum suggested leaving the plant outside but I think the weather might be too cold for it.

Thanks!

em x

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"Alcohol, the cause and solution to all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

well, are you sure they are whiteflies? what kind of plant is it?

If whiteflies you can use Insecticidal soap on the underside of the leaves. That will target the immature stages. You hay have to do a few repeat applications.

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The Buglady
Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, www.bugladyconsulting.com
Educating the world... one bug at a time

Almost sure its whitefly - tiny little white things with wings that are about 2mm long. The infestation is getting quite bad (I was away and they decided to set up camp on it when I was gone - it was fine when I left), so I want to get rid of them before it kills the plant.

Hi weezie!

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"Alcohol, the cause and solution to all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

yellow sticky traps will attract ADULT whiteflies but not control the larva stage and that is what does the damage on the plants.

I use the yellow cards to keep track of adult populations in greenhouses. They are more for monitoring then a control method

you are still going to need to treat the larva on the plants. they look like small clearish bumps on the undersides of the leaves.

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The Buglady
Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, www.bugladyconsulting.com
Educating the world... one bug at a time

Keep us posted will you!!!!

*I'd get a sticky tape thing
at least it could capture a few
of them so they don't go and
reproduce more of them pesky flies..

(I love hot peppers too..
grew jalapeno's and Cayenne's..for salsa)

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2





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Suzanne,
Would Petrolium Jelly work?????????

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
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What a great idea!

Questions:
Where would you suggest placement of the cup?

Would you suggest a little shaking of the plant a couple times a day to get the flies stirring around?

Coriander321

OK.... duh, I set things on the bottom, because that's where I see them fly out the most.

I TRIED SOMETHING THIS MORNING: (and will let you know)

I have a Legend Tomato seedling in a giant pot, surrounded by some (just popping through) greek basil. I put HONEY on a piece of yellow plastic about the size of a silver dollar - right on top of the dirt, and so far (within 5 min.) ONE whitefly flew into it!!! Now about a million to go!

Question: How about mixing the vasoline with honey?

If it takes me this entire winter growing season (FLORIDA) I am going to crack the code on these white flies!

Coriander321

Thanks, Suzanne, I will do that!
Coriander321