How Do You Kill Spider Mites & White Flies?
Spider mites and whiteflies live mostly on the underside of leaves and damage your plants by drawing sap out of the leaves. These pests can weaken your plant, damage their appearance, reduce production of fruits and vegetables and even cause death in cases of severe infestation. Killing spider mites and whiteflies at the first signs of infestation is important to prevent more serious problems when the insects breed. Mix one teaspoon concentrated dish detergent in a spray bottle with about 30 ounces of water. Shake the bottle to dissolve the detergent and distribute it evenly. Spray the underside of your plant’s leaves with the mixture. Spread petroleum jelly onto a yellow plate and place it near a plant infested with whiteflies. Shake the plant gently to disturb the flies. Many of them will land on the plate because yellow objects attract whiteflies. Spread horticultural oil on the leaves to help kill the pests. Check the recommendations on the container to make sure the oil is recomme
