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RE: tiny silver flies

>For the past couple of weeks, the plants I put outside for the summer have
>had many small silver flies on the leaves.  While there has been no damage to
>date, I have a feeling this is not a good omen.   Does anyone who what these
>are and what may be coming?  

Sounds like whitefly, though I've never seen them myself, but my trusty
houseplant book says they are "tiny white moth-like insects that fly
up when plant is disturbed.  Larvae suck plant juices, causing general
weakening.  Thrive in dry climates, generally on flowering plants."  For
getting rid of them, it says "Wash off tiny wingless larvae.  Apply 
insecticidal soap as recommended.  Control adult whitefly with spray of
insecticide containing Pyrethrum or Malathion."

See, this is why I never put any of my houseplants outside--BUGS!  Yuck!
   :-)

Cami
utaar@cybernw.com
Portland, OR (Zone 8)--Where we're finally getting some rain!
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