Whiteflies. They can overwhelm a garden full of vegetables and flowers, as well as certain trees and shrubs, especially during warm weather. Whiteflies excrete sticky honeydew and cause yellowing or death of the leaves. The good news is: there are a lot of beneficial insects  that can help you do battle against whiteflies.
In some areas of the country,  Bermudagrass is a desirable turf type for a lawn. The problems begin when it starts spreading to other parts of the yard. If you’re looking to eradicate bermudagrass without the use of chemicals, we have some answers.
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Whiteflies on Citrus Leaf  (Photo: UCIPM)

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Whitefly Management Guidelines (University of California)
Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects
Yellow Sticky Traps for Whitefly Monitoring
Soil Solarization for the Garden  (University of California)
Bermudagrass Control Tips (University of California)

Insectaries:
Rincon-Vitova Insectaries
Beneficial Insectary

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