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Carrollton, Ga.

Hello,
This is onedude's wife, Sonya. We have tiny little white flies on our plants. What should we spray on them to kill them? There are zillions of them. Thanks for any help.

8/16/2004 11:03:41 AM

Western Pa.

Sevin spray works well for me, but must be repeated evert 2-3 days. (Try to get both sides of the leaves.) I had an early infestation and it took 3 or 4 treatments but I haven't seen any lately!

8/16/2004 1:15:43 PM

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Sonya,

They are called "White Flies".

Control is challenging because of their life cycle. Superior grades of Horticulure Oil help as do Soaps like "M-Pede" or "Safer Soap" (same thing - commercial vs consumer). These kill exposed adults only but also destroy exposed eggs. Coverage is critical. Watch temperature & humidity extremes.

Merit (Imidacloprid - soil applied systemic) is another part of the total control strategy for longer term results. Kills adults missed by other materials long after treatment.

Contact insecticide choices are many. There are fast acting permethrin based materials. You might also try Botanical oils like Neem. Lot's of options here.

Whatever you do, if White Flies are a big reoccuring pest in your area, make sure to combine Sufficants (oil or soap) with Systemics & Contacts & use them diligantly on a regular schedule to get good results.

8/16/2004 1:18:07 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

Steve, Of all the above listed options which one would you use? Also, what does a contact mean?
Thank you for the help,
Doug

8/16/2004 10:13:36 PM