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White Fly

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White Fly If you didn’t know it, whiteflies are a serious issue throughout all of South Florida. Gumbo, limbo trees, ficus, palms, and other plants can be damaged by whiteflies. It is crucial to call Arrest A Pest, because only a professional can properly determine and treat a whitefly infestation. We at Arrest A Pest has all of the necessary equipment to make sure your plants stay healthy. Whiteflies are very tiny, and located mostly underneath leaves. They are known for their production of honeydew on leaves. Honeydew will kill the plants. They do this by creating  fungal diseases that make them become very dry. Whitefly infestations grow rather quickly. Up to 400 eggs can be produced and cause a lot of damage once they hatch.Call a professional as soon as you sense you may have a whitefly problem. To identify a whitefly infestation:

• You will notice an influx of ants. They are attracted to the honeydew that the whiteflies produce.
• If you check, you can notice the large amount of white eggs underneath the leaves of your trees, plants, or bushes in your yard.

Methods to get rid of whiteflies:

• Pesticides usually work. You need to spray as frequent as three times a day for it to be effective. However, A professional will have all of the proper equipment to eradicate the infestation.
• You can purchase and set up Whitefly traps (usually not as effective)

Whiteflies can bring other insect issues, along with damaging your yard. If you notice that you may have a whitefly infestation, call Arrest A Pest today. We can provide you with more useful information based on your individual needs. We can spray outside and popular areas where they may nest. A professional can aid in identifying and eliminate the problem most effectively.