Veg Talk – September 2024

Whitefly Infestation

If all plants are still growing don’t worry, as once the temperature drops the whitefly will disappear.

Some will be eaten by ladybirds and hoverfly larvae. Hoverfly larvae are transparent so can be left to eat the whitefly; green caterpillars are best removed.

Older leaves on sprouts can be removed.

Whitefly can also be sprayed off with water – make an organic spray with garlic and water (see internet for guidance) or buy a chemical spray from Amazon, garden centres etc.

Yellow sticky sheets could also work but will trap other insects that may be useful around the plot