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Whitefly fungi

Q: What is wrong with my citrus tree? I see little white flies whenever I get near the fruit or leaves. I turned some of the leaves over and saw these orange specks. Is this an insect or a disease?


June 12, 2017

A: Actually the orange spots you see are neither an insect nor a disease. The spots are beneficial fungi which attack the young stationary stage (pupae) of a common citrus pest called the white fly. The white fly is an important pest of many ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Aegerita Webberi, Aschersonia Aleyrodis, Aschersonia Goldiana, Citrus, Friendly Fungi, Whitefly