Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000011
11/12/99
ABUTILON INSECT PROBLEMS
Whitefly is named for the adult, a small, white fly. The
immature whitefly is a small, almost translucent
scale-like insect. This insect is hard to control. Use a
house plant spray specially formulated for whitefly.
Mites are very small and are hard to see without a
magnifying glass. Heavy infestations can cover the leaves
with very fine webbing. The plants gradually lose their
green color and appear dusty or speckled. Use a house
plant insect spray according to label directions.
Related information.
Pesticide Recommendations
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