The first sign of a budding whitefly infestation might be a host of tiny white flying insects rising from a plant when its leaves are disturbed. If left untreated, whiteflies (Trialeurodes ...

Pheromone-enhanced beneficial nematodes increase mortality of whitefly adults by 79% and nymphs by 94 %, with fewer nematodes This new application is important because it confirms that ...

Healthy plants can resist pests more easily than weak ones, so if you want to keep whiteflies out of your garden or houseplants, make sure the plants receive the care they need. That means providing ...

I sure am ready for some cool fronts to make their way through the state and relieve the heat and humidity. In the meantime, there are a few things we need to keep up with in the landscape. Sooty mold ...

Q: Last summer tiny white gnats took over my plants. We tried spraying with water, soap and chemicals. Is there a solution? — J.S., Houston A: Sounds like a case of nasty whiteflies. Control them with ...

Whiteflies will suck the sap out of plant leaves, causing them to yellow and weaken. Removing or hosing down the infested leaves can help quell these pests. Companion planting with flowers that repel ...