As a self-proclaimed houseplant lover, I've certainly had my fair share of pest problems and over time have figured out how to tackle them head-on. Whiteflies are one of those pests that leave you confused over how they came into your home in the first place because they're more commonly found among garden plants.
Those with a vegetable garden in their yard will likely have had to get rid of whiteflies at some point, with edible crops being a common target. However, they aren't fussy and will take up residence among ornamental plants, too. They often make their way indoors when you bring infested plants inside, or they enter through a window. Once they stumble across your houseplant collection, they can cause some significant damage. 'Whiteflies damage plants by piercing their leaves and stems and sucking sap from them. The leaves may turn yellow, wilt, or drop off prematurely. They may also develop discolored patches or appear dry, and the growth of the plant may become stunted or slow down,' says Mark Cleghorn, an entomologist from Arrow Exterminators.
