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Appearance and Size Facts

Adults are white, usually pear-shaped and conform to areas on the host plant
Usually found on the lower surface of the leaves
Can be found on the upper surface of the leaves and in the roots in extreme infestations
Size: Females range from 1/20 to 1/16 inch in length, while males are smaller, at 1/64 to 1/42 inch in length
First signs on infestation include small yellow spots on the plant

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Behavior & Habitat

Florida's temperate and humid conditions provide significantly increased insect and pest activity as compared to most areas of The US. The lack of a cold season allows pests to thrive and multiply all year long. Learn more about your pest here.

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Signs of Infestation

Pests provide a variety of warning signs that vary from species to species. Some may leave subtle clues while others may cause major structural damage resulting in thousands of dollars in repairs. Learn more to protect your home and family.

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Preventative Pest Tips

There are many things we can do to prevent pests from controlling our environment. Caulking cracks that pests can crawl through, maintaining sanitary conditions to deny pests a food source and eliminating any structure wood content with the earth are just a few.

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