Problem with sprouts

[Bezzer34]

Can anyone help identify what is wrong with these. When you move the leaves there are lots if tiny white insects that fly off them.


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[rustylady]

The white insects are cabbage white fly Cabbage whitefly / Royal Horticultural Society

[Bezzer34]

Thanks for the info, what is the best way of dealing with them or is it too late ?

[roitelet]

If they are in the sprouts it's too late I'm afraid. If they are just in the tops , which is where they usually start, take the tops out and spray the plants with insecticide of choice.

[rustylady]

Thanks for the info, what is the best way of dealing with them or is it too late ?

Control methods are listed in the link I sent you Bezzer.

[Snadger]

Just squish them when first noticed and take off the worst affected leaves is what I do!

[Bezzer34]

Many thanks for the advice everyone .


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[Two_Sheds]

what is the best way of dealing with them or is it too late ?

Click on Rusty's link, Bezzer.

and on this one: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ids_23557.html

The whitefly tend to be worse if you keep your brassicas under nets (as you do, because of butterflies & pigeons). The whitefly like the warm protected conditions and they will survive frosts too

[Martin H]

Thanks TS, I've got whitefly on my sprouts and broccoli so will try that. Better I think to take some action than just rely on the RHS opinion, "On cabbage, brussels sprout, cauliflower and broccoli, the edible parts are little affected. ".