Whitefly is a major pest of vegetable and ornamental crops, with both the adults and the nymphs feeding on the plant, which can cause stunted growth and fruit can be soiled by heavy infestations. Varieties under particular threat from Whitefly are tomatoes, cucumbers and fuchsias.

Whitefly Mix is the second method of control which contains a mixture of two parasitic wasps, Encarsia Formosa and Eretmocerus. This second variety works better at high temperatures and low humidity. It is recommended to use Whitefly Killer early in the year and switch to Whitefly Mix in the hotter months. Supplied on cards which are hung on the affected plants. As these tiny parasitic wasps hatch they fly off and parasitize Whitefly pupae. These predators are harmless to all other creatures. Whitefly Mix is only suited to use indoors or greenhouse treatments.

Natural pest control products offer a safe and effective way of controlling pests for both edible and ornamental crops, without the use of toxic chemicals, making them ideal for the organic gardener. Treatments are suitable for use in both greenhouses and outdoors dependent on the pest and take the form of natural predators, parasites, bacteria or parasitic worms called nematodes, all of which occur naturally and are specific to the pests they are targeted against. Full instructions supplied with each treatment.

Top up packs are available for severe infestations.