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Whitefly are more commonly recognised in their adult form, resembling small moth-like pests on the underside of many different horticultural and ornamental plants where they lay their eggs. There are several species common in the UK.

Thrips

There are many species of thrips, some of which are commonly termed Thunder flies.™ Adults are about 1-1.5 mm long and are very mobile. Western flower Thrip is the species most likely to cause plant damage, also damage can occur from onion thrip.

Mealy Bug

Adult female mealybugs are small, sap-sucking soft-bodied insects that produce a white waxy body covering. The adult male has wings.They can be difficult to treat crawling into crevices and under leaf stems.

Aphids Indoor

Aphids, commonly known as greenfly and blackfly feed on plant sap by inserting their mouthparts into plant tissue. These insects reproduce very rapidily and can transmit plant viruses.

Vine Weevil

Vine weevil occurs both outdoors and under glass. Adults are dark in colour with pale spotting on their backs and are about 10mm in length with a distinctive pointed head. Larvae are creamy colured with a brown head.

Spider Mites

Brown, nectrotic areas of your plant leaves and a fine webbing usually indicate the presence of this pest.First signs of damage can be mottling of leaves turning yellow.

Flea & Leaf Beatles

A large number of beetle species can cause considerable damage Flee Beetles are now becoming quite common at certain times of year.