Seriously White Flies are the worst!

Discussion in 'Plant Pests, Diseases and Weeds' started by Mrs. Galeassi, Sep 27, 2013.

  1. Mrs. Galeassi

    Mrs. Galeassi In Flower

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    Hey Stewbies I have the worst case of white flies. I've been using neem oil but I can't keep up cause the weather and work.... I have a lot of plants to spray seriously! So I've been doing my research and I'm going to get some of those sticky traps and I think I will crinkle some aluminum foil and put in the pots around the base of each plant and I'm going to go get some of the rose pride I used before that was great. I lost quite a bit of sprouts recently and id like to kick them out before getting some mums or growing any new plants outdoors. I have some inside sprouts on a window sil that are fly free.. but my poor sunflower sprouts got taken out and my romaine lettuce even has them! So what do you think my fellow stewbies?
     
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  3. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Go for it... do whatever you have to do to reclaim your plants!
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hit those little devils with everything at your disposal. Let us know what works best for you so that we can try it too.
     
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    *Barb feels bad for Mrs. Galeassi*

    Just do everything you can think of. Keep at it. Don't quit.
     
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    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    I've done the battle with those awful creatures! They are such a pain! I used a soapy water spray which helped some, and then horticultural oil.
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I have used soapy water with a dash of white spirits. It worked for me.
     
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    I used soapy water and it works for me too!
     
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    Mrs. Galeassi In Flower

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    Alright so I'm going to hit them with some neem and dishsoap mix and then I'm going to put the foil crinkled under the plants.... I will let ya know if it works.... they don't seem as bad today... but I'm still keeping at it until they are all gone.... Thanks you guys....
     
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    Here's wishing the best of luck, miss. Keep us posted.
     

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