How do I get rid of those little white insects on my poinsettias?

Question

I have Poinsettias and for moths everything was just wonderfull with them. A few weeks back I noticed that the leaves were turning into a yellowish tone. Today I checked and there are thousands of little white insectc underneath the leaves. Is this what is killing them? What can I do?

Answer 1

Poinsettias are notorious for getting whiteflies. In the greenhouses we monitored them with yellow sticky traps and when we determined the population was high enough to harm the crop we would get out the bug killer.

In your house I would suggest neem oil or horticultural oil. They are not poison but they coat the insects and they suffocate. They are contact killers (since there is no poison) so you have to be thorough in spraying--undersides and topsides of leaves.

If you do want something that lasts longer get Shultz Houseplant Insect Killer. It last about 3 weeks and it's made from crysanthemum flowers.

Answer 2

Little White Insects

Answer 3

I'm no longer an entomologist, however I suspect that they don't seem to be filth mites. Dust mites are too small to look and in addition obvious. I could touch an exterminator. They can generally determine the insects and arise with an answer. Some in their remedies contain gaseous insecticide which probably excellent for specified models, similar to your pc, otherwise you would generally have them come in your condominium, seal off your bed room, assuming they have not infested different locations of your condominium, and follow the insecticide. It is problematic to mention whether or not sealing those insects within a bag could would kill them or how lengthy that could take. This will not be a useful or victorious approach.

Answer 4

remove as many dead leaves as you can. try a solution of dish soap and water. Maybe half water and half soap. Spray the plant top and bottom. TRy to identify the little bugs by going on line. You might need something stronger.

Answer 5

spray plant with solution of warm water and dish washing liquid
clear off dying or dead leaves