Tiny White bugs flutter away when trimming Cucumber plant.

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Hey everyone,

I've noticed two weeks ago, I have these itty bitty white bugs that sit still on my cucumber plants and are invisible to the eye.
Yet, when I go to harvest or trim, in which I move the plant, they all go nuts and vanish into the air.

What are these?
 
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Hey everyone,

I've noticed two weeks ago, I have these itty bitty white bugs that sit still on my cucumber plants and are invisible to the eye.
Yet, when I go to harvest or trim, in which I move the plant, they all go nuts and vanish into the air.

What are these?
Probably an insect called a whitefly. Need pictures or all anyone can do is guess.
 
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Yes White Flies can be destructive.

It has been an ongoing battle. I'm spraying with a mix 2 Tablespoons Neem, I don't measure but some Castill Soap and few drops of Peppermint in gallon of water. Spraying about every 3 days.

Spray just before dark or while it's cloudy. The Neem will burn the Leaves if you don't.

big rockpile
 

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