Whiteflies
Tetraleurodes stanfordi
Small insects from family Aleyrodidae, related to psyllids and aphids. Not true flies despite the name. Adults have wings covered with waxy powder, while nymphs resemble scale insects after molting. Many species attack landscape plants in mild-winter areas.
Identification & Symptoms
What to Look For
Potential Damage
Lifecycle
Eggs are cone-shaped, standing on end on leaf undersidesYellowish initially, then gray, hatching in 2 daysSix-legged nymphs that shed legs and become rounderMolt several times, resembling scale insectsComplete development requires 3-4 weeksSeveral generations per year with all stages presentCan overwinter as eggs or nymphs
Professional Treatment Approach
Monitor for early detection on leaf undersides
Systemic insecticides for nymph and adult control
Horticultural oil applications during cooler weather
Conserve beneficial predators and parasites
Yellow sticky traps for monitoring and control
Remove heavily infested plant material
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