Whiteflies may be tiny, but their impact is massive especially on your garden, greenhouse, or farm. These soft-bodied, sap-sucking pests multiply fast and cause severe damage to crops, flowers, and ornamental plants. Worse still, they transmit plant viruses and weaken your plants by feeding on their vital fluids.
At Rafiki Pest Control, we understand just how frustrating and destructive whiteflies can be. That’s why we offer expert inspection, control, and treatment services to help protect your plants and restore healthy growth.
Why Are Whiteflies a Problem?
Whiteflies:
- Weaken plants by sucking sap, causing wilting and yellowing
- Transmit plant viruses such as Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus
- Produce a sticky substance called honeydew, which attracts ants and grows black sooty mold
- Multiply very fast laying hundreds of eggs on the underside of leaves
- Are resistant to many over-the-counter pesticides
How You Get Whiteflies
- Buying infested plants or seedlings from nurseries
- Bringing in infected soil or garden materials
- Lack of crop rotation or poor sanitation
- Warm and humid environments (like greenhouses)
- Overuse of insecticides that eliminate natural predators
Signs of Whitefly Infestation
- Clouds of tiny white insects flying up when you shake the plant
- Yellowing or curling of leaves
- Sticky residue (honeydew) on leaves or ground
- Growth of black sooty mold
- Poor plant growth and premature leaf drop
- Eggs or larvae on the underside of leaves
Our Whitefly Control Process
1. Inspection
We assess:
- Type of plants affected
- Level of infestation
- Whitefly species (if necessary)
- Crop cycle and environmental conditions
2. Non-Chemical Methods
To reduce whitefly population naturally, we recommend:
- Installing yellow sticky traps to capture flying adults
- Water sprays to knock whiteflies off leaves
- Removing heavily infested leaves or plants
- Encouraging natural predators like lady beetles and lacewings
- Practicing crop rotation and sanitation in gardens or farms
3. Chemical Control
For severe cases, we apply safe and effective treatments such as:
- Insect growth regulators (IGRs) to prevent larvae from maturing
- Systemic insecticides that protect plants from within
- Use of neem oil, horticultural soap, or pyrethrin-based sprays
- Rotation of chemical groups to avoid resistance
All products we use are approved for agricultural and horticultural use in Kenya and are safe for humans, pets, and beneficial insects when applied correctly.
Why Choose Rafiki Pest Control?
- We specialize in eco-conscious pest solutions
- Tailored treatment plans for greenhouses, farms, and home gardens
- Affordable packages with follow-up visits
- Service available across Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, Nakuru, and more
- Experts in both organic and synthetic control methods
Save Your Plants Before It’s Too Late
Whiteflies won’t go away on their own. Early action is key to saving your plants and avoiding long-term damage. Whether you’re a home gardener or a commercial farmer, Rafiki Pest Control is your go-to partner for lasting whitefly control.
