How to Make Whitefly Soap

Whiteflies aren't actually flies, but they are a nuisance to gardeners. The adults lay eggs in a circle around the plant while feeding, creating spirals in eggs. Adult whiteflies tap into the veins of plants and suck up the juices (phloem sap) to feed. They also secrete a slime that attracts other insects, creating a bigger infestation. Making whitefly soap is a way to remove whiteflies manually. The mixture is easy to make; however, you will have to be aggressive in your treatment of the whiteflies.

Things You'll Need

• 1 gallon water
• 2 tbsp. baking soda
• 2 tbsp. dish detergent
• 2 tbsp. white vinegar
• Spray bottle

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Instructions

• 1

  Put water, baking soda, dish detergent and vinegar into spray bottle.

• 2

  Put top on bottle and shake to mix ingredients.

• 3

  Spray mixture under each leaf where eggs, adults and scales reside.