Description

Greenhouse whiteflies are sap-sucking insects that prefer as the name suggests, greenhouses. Adults are about 1.5 mm long, white, and resemble tiny moths.

They need warm environments to survive which is why you don’t normally see them on outdoor plants. With good conditions, they stay active all year round.

Info

Plants Affected

Tomato

Aubergine

Peppers

Cucumber

Melon

Main Symptoms

Honeydew

Sooty mould

Abnormal colours and forms on leaves

The greenhouse whitefly can affect most of our garden crops. They also attack a large number of ornamentals such as chrysanthemums, gerberas, and primulas.

How to Prevent

These plants help to prevent and control greenhouse whiteflies:

Marigolds
Nasturtiums
Calendulas
Basil

Control Measures

Encarsia formosa (bio control)

Natural pyrethrum

Use a soap solution

Neem oil

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