Pests · Pillar
Whitefly
The white cloud when moving the leaf is the adult. The nymphs on the underside are the real problem.
In greenhouses and glass terraces, whitefly populations explode. The adult flies; the damage is done by the nymphs sucking on the underside.
Identification
White adults measuring 1 mm that jump. Flat, semi-transparent nymphs fixed on the underside. Honeydew and sooty mold.
Control
Soap on the underside, repeated applications, yellow traps for monitoring. Lower nitrogen and increase airflow. Don't obsess over just the ones that fly.
What we recommend at Control Garden
Potassium soap and ventilation. Indoors, extract air: stagnant environments are their hotel.
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FAQs
Do yellow traps eliminate them?
In terrace tomatoes?
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All universesHow to Eliminate Whiteflies
Don't just chase the flyers. The nymphs on the underside are the target.
Potassium Soap or Agricultural Soap
Contact insecticide based on potassium salts of fatty acids. Aphids, whiteflies, and young mealybugs.
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High humidity causes rot; low humidity hinders growth. Measure, ventilate, and absorb excess.