Whitefly Control for Ficus Hedges, Palms and Trees
Whiteflies suck sap from ficus hedges, palms and trees, leaving yellow leaves, bare branches and sticky honeydew on your car and patio. Toro inspects your landscape, identifies the whitefly and catches the infestation early, when it is easier to contain.
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- 110% GuaranteeIf the bugs come back, so will Toro, at no additional cost
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- Free InspectionPlus $25 off your first service
Call us if you notice:
- Ficus hedges turning yellow or dropping leaves
- A cloud of tiny white flies when you brush the plants
- White waxy spirals under palm or tree leaves
- Sticky honeydew or black sooty mold on leaves, cars or patio furniture
- Small silvery spots (shed skins) under the leaves
How it works
- Free inspectionWe check your ficus hedges, palms and trees, including the underside of the leaves, to identify which whitefly you have and how heavy the infestation is.
- A clear plan and quoteWe explain what we found and which plants need treatment, and you get a quote before any work begins.
- Treatment and monitoringWe treat the infested plants and check your ficus for early signs of new whiteflies. If the bugs come back, so will Toro, at no additional cost to you.
Which whitefly is on your plants?
- Ficus whitefly: tiny, with a pale yellow body and white wings with two grayish-brown markings. It feeds under ficus leaves and can leave a hedge bare. It was first found in the U.S., in Florida, in 2007.
- Rugose spiraling whitefly: about three times larger than common whiteflies. It lays its eggs in white waxy spirals on palms, gumbo limbo, avocado and other trees, and was first reported in Florida in Miami-Dade in 2009.
- Bondar's nesting whitefly: attacks ficus, hibiscus, guava and citrus.
Call at the first signs. A ficus hedge can lose its leaves after 2 to 3 months of infestation, and repeated defoliation can kill it. Whiteflies also move between neighboring properties, so a treated hedge can be reinfested from next door. Our inspection looks for those early signs. For the rest of your yard, see our lawn spray service.
110% Satisfaction Guaranteed
If the bugs come back, so will TORO at no additional cost to you. TORO will respond with in 24 hours Guaranteed. Our technician will arrive quickly and deal with the pest problem to prevent recurrence.
Whitefly Control: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does whitefly treatment cost?
It depends on which whitefly you have, how many hedges, palms or trees are affected and how large they are. The inspection is free, so you get a clear plan and a quote before any work begins, plus $25 off your first service.
Will my hedge or palm recover?
UF/IFAS notes that whiteflies do not usually kill large, healthy trees, shrubs and palms, while young, newly planted or stressed plants are more at risk. Bare ficus hedges usually grow their leaves back. Results are not instant: new leaves take time, and honeydew and sooty mold usually wear off once the whiteflies are under control.
Should I cut back or remove my plants before you come?
No. UF/IFAS advises that you usually do not need to prune or remove infested plants. Just make sure we can reach your hedges, palms and trees. If you trim, leave the clippings on your property or bag them, so the whiteflies do not travel to other yards.
What about my kids and pets?
We choose the treatment for your plants and apply products according to the label, including how long people and pets should stay away from treated areas. Tell us about children, pets, fishponds and any fruit trees you harvest during the inspection, and we will plan the treatment around them.
Do you treat HOA common areas and commercial properties?
Yes. We treat homes, condos, HOA common areas and commercial landscapes across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and the Keys. UF/IFAS notes that HOA common areas and commercial properties need a hired pest control company, so your association or property manager can call us directly.
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