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Whiteflies are small, white-winged, low flying insects that flit erratically when disturbed. Ten species are common in California. Whiteflies feed on many crops, weeds, ornamentals, shrubs and trees, ...

I check most of my plants nearly every day to see how they are faring. I monitor soil moisture, growth progress and signs of disease or insect problems. A couple of days ago, I spotted a moving tiny ...