Silverleaf Whitefly
Except for slightly smaller size, slightly more yellowish color, and slightly more slender appearance, silverleaf whiteflies resemble other whiteflies. The eggs are tiny, cylindrical, white to brownish, and inserted ... [... more]
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March Flies
March flies are found throughout North America. Large flights of March flies occur primarily in the southeastern United States. March fly maggots develop in decaying organic matter. Adults visit flowers presumably ... [... more]
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Insect Note 38
Many species of aphids in North Carolina overwinter in the egg stage; however, during the growing season all aphids give birth to living young. The young aphids mature in about 10 days. Most aphids species have ... [... more]
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Greenhouse Whitefly
Greenhouse whiteflies are worldwide pests of greenhouse-grown ornamentals and vegetables. First discovered in England in 1856, they were found in the United States in 1870. Tropical Central or South America are ... [... more]
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Western Flower Thrips
Conserve® seems to be the most effective chemical registered for western flower thrips. Avid® also has good activity; and Orthene®, sumithrin, and Thiodan® sprays reportedly gave good control. Some flower growers ... [... more]
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Leafminer Flies
For the leafminer flies of evergreen hollies, timing of pesticide application is important for optimum suppression. If the leafminers appear to be getting out of hand, one strategy is to realize that the adults ... [... more]
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Pillbugs And Sowbugs
Rake all debris away from the foundation of buildings occasionally. Plug the foundation and around window frames with caulking compound or other material. Keep basements dry by cross ventilation during the summer. ... [... more]
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Darkwinged Fungus Gnats
Darkwinged fungus gnat maggots have only recently been recognized as important pests in greenhouses and mushroom cellars. They are also pests of house plants. Several of these flies are of economic concern. In ... [... more]
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Hemispherical Scale
The hemispherical scale insect is a tropical insect that has become a common greenhouse pest. In warmer temperate areas, the scale can live outside. Unlike many other scales, the hemispherical scale secretes little ... [... more]
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Back To Ornamental And Turf Insect
This page last updated November, 2002 by the webperson. (Back to Ornamental and Turf Insect Information Notes) Pest Management Calendars Pests of Specific Plants Greenhouse Production [... more]
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Insect Note 28
These mites are found throughout the United States and Europe. African violets are most often damaged by cyclamen mites. They also have been found on ivy, snapdragon, chrysanthemum, larkspur, geranium, fuchsia, ... [... more]
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Mealybugs
Mealybugs are not easy to control. Because the eggs are enmeshed in the waxy fluff, it is difficult to get a pesticide through to kill them. If an infestation is discovered early enough on a few cherished house ... [... more]
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