use liquid soap to stop white fly killing your lemon tree

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Q: There are small white bugs damaging the leaves on my lemon tree. They fly up when I brush the leaves. Any recommendations?

C.C., Houston

A: These are whiteflies, tiny snow-white insects that drain plant juices and cause foliage to take on a yellowish cast. Leaves may drop, and the plant weakens. Whiteflies also excrete a sticky substance called honeydew. A sooty mold then develops on the honeydew. The mold is not that harmful, but it is unsightly. It can be washed off.

But you do want to control the whiteflies. Apply horticultural oil; make sure you hit the leaf undersides. You'll likely need to repeat. Apply as per recommended temperatures on the label.

Or mix 2 tablespoons canola oil and 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap in a gallon of water. Spray in the evening; it causes defoliation if used in hot summer sun. Test sprays on a few leaves before spraying the entire plant. If the spray does not harm foliage, repeat applications as necessary, including leaf undersides.

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