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Re: tiny silver flies
The Jeli's wrote:
>
> >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
White flies are not silver, they are definately white.
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