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Posted by redrabbit Pgh Pa (My Page) on

Tue, Aug 13, 13 at 18:35

I have all these very little white bugs or mites mostly under the tomatoe leaves ,they are also on my bell peppers ??? Can you tell me what they are and how to get rid of them . I would imagin they are not good for the plants? I don't think they will show up on a picture,but I'll try if necessary..Thanks

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Posted by jean001a 7 Portland OR (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 13, 13 at 22:59

Please try with the picture.

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Posted by redrabbit Pgh Pa (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 14, 13 at 20:46

I hope these pictures help. One is on my tomatoes and the other on the pepper's and now they are on my zucchini.

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Posted by ajsmama 5b (NW CT) (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 14, 13 at 22:52

Not really clear, but I'd guess aphids.

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Posted by seysonn 7b WA/HZ 1 (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 14, 13 at 23:37

They are white flies, I think.
Aphids and white flies are similar in size. White flies are jumpy. Aphids live on the leaves rather than under them. I have never seen them to infest tomatoes.

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Posted by robeb Kansas City area (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 1:13

"Aphids live on the leaves rather than under them. I have never seen them to infest tomatoes."

Most aphids' entire life cycle is lived out on the underside of leaves.
They most certainly do infest tomato plants.

Hard to tell from your out of focus pic, but I'm guessing aphids.
Adult whiteflies would have flown off as soon as you turned those leaves over.

There are many discussions here on GW dealing with aphid problems. Just do some searching and you'll find loads of info.

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Posted by redrabbit Pgh Pa (My Page) on
Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 23:10

Thanks everyone.I have read about aphid's and haven't found any that are white and all are decribed as being bigger than what I got. They do fly when you get near them and they are mostly under the leaves. I guess I'll take some to a garden supply and see if they can help. I"m thinking about trying to dust them with seven,what do you think ???

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