Do you have unwanted White Flies?
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Today we thought we would take a different approach and give some advice on houseplants. We know that there are a lot of newbies when it come to house plants, which we love!
You may have noticed this small flies that have someone found their way into your home, almost like a fruit fly.
These little guys are call White Fly and they can be nasty little things for your house plants.
Are you noticing white, flying insects around your houseplants when you water them in the morning or during the day? Do your plants looking a little more lackluster than you remember? It’s time to look a little more closely - you may have yourself a whitefly problem. But don't worry we are here to help!
Where do they come from?
Whiteflies are outdoor and indoor pests that thrive on most common houseplants, especially ones with soft, smooth leaves; they don’t live in soil, and won’t harm humans. You may notice whiteflies more often in mid to late summer when it gets warm and humid, but there’s always a risk of bringing them home on a plant from an infested greenhouse. Though they don’t like the cold, they can overwinter on their host plants and come out in the spring.
What can be done
Insecticidal Sprays
Spraying the underside of your plant’s leaves with Neem oil or a soap spray can kill these pests. For best results, spray in the mornings or evenings when it’s cooler. To avoid blocking photosynthesis, don’t spray the top surfaces of your plant’s leaves (the whiteflies don’t hang out there, anyway).
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