{"title":"Whitefly","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCombat whitefly infestations naturally.\u003c\/b\u003e When whitefly populations disrupt your ecosystem, quick, targeted counter-measures are vital. Left unchecked, these sap-sucking pests excrete sticky honeydew, causing sooty mold and stunted plant growth across indoor gardens, greenhouses, and crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOur professional-grade whitefly biological control solutions deploy the ultimate predatory counter-measures directly to your canopy. Eradicate infestations at the source using specialised whitefly predators and parasites \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003eEncarsia formosa\u003c\/i\u003e parasitic wasps engineered to hunt whitefly nymphs, pupae, and adults without chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mini-yellow-eco-traps","title":"Mini Yellow Eco Traps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese small yellow sticky traps are an effective and eco-friendly way to monitor and catch a wide range of flying insect pests. Particularly useful for detecting and controlling fungus gnats (sciarid flies), as well as whitefly, aphids, and other small flying insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace near the soil surface of houseplants or in greenhouses to intercept adult pests before they lay eggs. Works well alongside nematode treatments for a more complete approach to fungus gnat control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains 5 traps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56958964597067,"sku":"TRA-MIN-YEL","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/8101\/6651\/files\/mini-yellow-eco-traps-2244885.jpg?v=1775393600"},{"product_id":"lacewing-larvae-for-aphids","title":"Lacewing Larvae for Aphids","description":"\u003cp\u003eLacewings are one of nature's most effective aphid predators, earning the nickname \"aphid lion\" — a single larva can consume 100–600 aphids in its lifetime. An excellent natural, chemical-free solution for controlling aphid infestations on houseplants, greenhouse crops, and garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can read the full application instructions \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Lacewing larvae instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Lacewing_Larvae.pdf?v=1750755823\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 500 or 1,000 larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: biological controls are ordered fresh and are not always held in stock. There may be a short lead time between ordering and despatch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"500 larvae","offer_id":56958964629835,"sku":"LAC-L1-TU-M","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 larvae","offer_id":56958964662603,"sku":"LAC-L1-TU-L","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/8101\/6651\/files\/lacewing-larvae-for-aphids-8720415.jpg?v=1775393591"},{"product_id":"whitefly-control-encarsia","title":"Whitefly Control - Encarsia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNB This predator is only active at temperatures in excess of 18-20°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most effective treatment for whitefly is the parasite \"Encarsia\". It is supplied on small cards which can be hung up around your plants.  You can read the instructions for this product \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/4573\/0117\/files\/Whitefly_Cards.pdf?v=1750756195\" title=\"Instructions for using whitefly control encarsia\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiological controls are not always kept in stock, they are ordered in fresh.  This can sometimes lead to a time lag between when you place the order and when it is despatched.  Order by 10am Monday for same week despatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlasshouse whitefly are small white flying insects which lay eggs on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies suck sap from their host plant and drop sticky secretions onto leaves below. Left uncontrolled they will overwhelm the plant, weakening it and flying around in huge numbers. Undersides of leaves become populated with Whiteflies adults and white eggs (scales).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhitefly are fairly inactive in cool temperatures over Winter, but multiply very quickly in warm Spring and Summer weather. They fly about at the slightest disturbance, like tiny moths, and may even create ghostly white clouds in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncarsia works best with temperatures above 21°C but prefer cool glasshouse conditions below 25°C with 12hr+ daylight hours. Generally, this means introducing Encarsia from mid March to August, although it can be earlier or later with extra heat and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang cards on lower branches so that they may be in a slightly shady position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 cards should give good control for an average conservatory or small greenhouse. If you have a longstanding battle with whitefly follow up the initial treatment with a second introduction one week later.  If you have a low level of whitefly or are using Encarsia as a preventative method then application can be every 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentifying Whitefly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember whiteflies are nearly always moving. If you see white threads static on tops of the leaves, they are not whitefly but something else - very likely to be shed aphid skins dropped down from developing Aphid under leaves above. Or they could be thrips larvae. They are not \"whitefly\" unless body and wings are a ghostly white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glasshouse whitefly (\u003cem\u003eTrialeurodes vaporariorum\u003c\/em\u003e)is the most common. You can recognise them by their heart-shape profile when looked from above. Tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) have parallel wings which are longer, and when folded you can still see a strip of their back between the wings. There are up to 50 different species of whitefly in Europe, but from a gardeners point of view they are all plant pests.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Encarsia is very effective for the common glasshouse whitefly, it doesn't work so well for tobacco whitefly. It's therefore worth trying to identify what whitefly you have before treating. If you need any help identifying the whitefly you have then please don't hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ladybirdplantcare.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"10 Cards","offer_id":56958965449035,"sku":"sku-40566583066687","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 cards","offer_id":56958965481803,"sku":"WFL-E2-CA-20","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 cards","offer_id":56958965514571,"sku":"sku-40566584279103","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 cards","offer_id":56958965547339,"sku":"sku-40189703585855","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/8101\/6651\/files\/whitefly-control-encarsia-7823644.jpg?v=1775393597"}],"url":"https:\/\/florifi.co.uk\/collections\/whitefly.oembed","provider":"Florifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}