WHITE FLIES INFESTING FICUS IN FLORIDA
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Ficus hedges infested become completely defoliated.
WHITE FLY PEST ALERT!
A new exotic pest called whitely is now attacking ficus, hedges and trees in Florida. The white fly originated from China and India. It is reported that these flies in Florida have entered our area by cargo.
DESCRIPTION AND DAMAGE
The leaves of the ficus trees infested with whiteflies begin to turn yellow before the leaves drop, often in large quantities. Ficus trees without their leaves are one of the most obvious symptoms of a white fly infestation. These insects feed on the underside of leaves with their needle-like mouth parts.
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Immature stages (eggs and nymphs) can be found primarily on the underside of the leaves. Also some may have white tiny spots.
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Adult white fly yellow body and white wings.
INSPECTION
Monitor your ficus plants for early signs of an infestation is important because it will be easier to manage the pest before it builds to high population and causes major damage.
SOLUTION FOR WHITE FLIES
If you or your neighbor’s property have hedges and the leaves are turning yellow. A drench root treatment around the base of the hedges and trees may be performed. Please call our office for a free inspection and evaluation from one of our technical adviser.
CALL THE EXPERTS!
TORO can help you exterminate white flies.
