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Get the Facts on Ficus Infestations

whiteflyA new species of whitefly has been infesting ficus plants, causing them to turn yellow and drop their leaves. If you think your plants have fallen victim to the whitefly infestation, visit the Miami-Dade Cooperative Extension website for the tools you need to identify and treat the problem.

What to look for: white spirals and a build-up of a white, waxy substance on the underside of leaves. This coats the eggs and immature whiteflies. If populations build-up greatly, infested plants can become covered with the white, waxy substance.  Read more...

 

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