Last summer I had hordes of white fly in my glasshouse, in fact the whole vege garden was inundated. I think it maybe was exacerbated by the fact that we didn't get as much wind & maybe more humid than most summers here. Question is, as there are still a few hiding in the glass house . is there anything I can do to get rid of the little sods before I get the next crops in there? I only have lettuces in there atm. Any suggestions welcome.
pisces47,
Jul 24, 1:28am
bug bomb
harrislucinda,
Jul 24, 2:47am
the same had more than usual out side think butterfly would be dead now but the grub could be still there hiding unless you spray or dig the ground over as cant see them
Is white fly the same as white butterfly as I thought they were different bugs?
dibble35,
Jul 24, 5:20am
White fly, you could spray with a suitable insecticide, or try those yellow sticky traps, they work well on whitefly
samanya,
Jul 24, 5:46am
I had those hanging all over the place & planted marigolds etc & the pesky little critters loved my glasshouse . they were so thick at times, if I shook the tomato plants, I didn't dare inhale. They were all around my garden, under leaves of silver beet, lettuces etc. Never struck it before & I'm sure it was the season, weather conditions etc. What sort of insecticide do you suggest? I've used 'Success' with success ;o) on other areas . but I want rid of the few buggers that are wintering over in the glass house., without poisoning the soil etc.
samanya,
Jul 24, 5:53am
Nope not those . ( they are a damned annoyance as well) I tried to find images, but couldn't get a link to work, whitefly are much smaller little critters.
harrislucinda,
Jul 24, 7:52am
sorry just realized the wee white fly not butterfly best to spray the glasshouse before planting as could be in the soil as well
samanya,
Jul 24, 9:19pm
Thanks all, for your input. Will do some research into what spray to use & take it from there.
ceebee2,
Jul 28, 2:38am
They were the worst ever last summer I think from the extended summer heat.
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