Whiteflies on Ligustrum (Privet) Shrubs

Rainy, humid spring weather can create the perfect conditions for many pest and disease issues to get out of control. Here is a large infestation of whiteflies and sooty mold on large Ligustrum shrubs in Dallas. A Horticultural oil should be applied to treat them.

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