2025年1月16日 · Whiteflies are soft-bodied, winged insects closely related to aphids and mealybugs. Despite their name, whiteflies are not a type of fly, though they have wings and can fly. Whiteflies can be as small as 1/12 inch, are somewhat triangular in shape, and are often found in clusters on the undersides of leaves.

Whiteflies are Hemipterans that typically feed on the undersides of plant leaves. They comprise the family Aleyrodidae, the only family in the superfamily Aleyrodoidea. More than 1550 species have been described.

Whiteflies are one of the most common and most damaging pests to plants. Populations can explode quickly and cause serious infestations. Learn to recognize the signs of infestations and apply the necessary treatment to get rid of whiteflies on plants.

Whiteflies are tiny, sap-sucking insects that may become abundant in vegetable and ornamental plantings, especially during warm weather. They excrete sticky honeydew and cause yellowing or death of leaves. Outbreaks often occur when the natural biological control is disrupted. Management is difficult once populations are high.

2024年10月15日 · Whiteflies are common plant pests that affect outdoor and indoor plants and plants grown in greenhouses. Although whiteflies are small, these pests spread rapidly, and large populations can weaken and even kill plants if left unchecked.

Whiteflies are not true flies, but belong in the same order as scales, aphids and mealybuts. Several species can infest greenhouses. Learn how to identify and manage this pest in this factsheet.

Whiteflies are small, winged insects that belong to the family Aleyrodidae. They are notorious pests in both home gardens and commercial agriculture, known to infest a wide range of plant species. These tiny insects can cause considerable damage through direct feeding, transmitting diseases, and promoting the growth of mold.

Whiteflies are equal-opportunity feeders, targeting a wide array of plants. Whether it’s ornamental flowers or warm-weather vegetables like tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and okra, these critters will happily wreak havoc in your garden.

Whiteflies are tenacious, destructive pests that cause extensive damage to many types of plants, from tomatoes and sweet potatoes to roses and houseplants. Closely related to aphids and mealybugs, they get their name from the waxy, white powder that covers them.

2024年10月17日 · Adult whiteflies resemble tiny white moths. They are about 1/16th of an inch long, white, with four wings, and may be covered with a powdery white wax. The nymphs or immature whiteflies resemble flat disks on the undersides of the leaves and may or may not be covered with wax. Whiteflies injure plants by sucking plant sap.