Managing Whiteflies on Landscape Ornamentals

Whiteflies are a common pest of many ornamental plants throughout Florida and the world. There are more than 1,500 species worldwide and over 75 reported in Florida. Some of the most economically important species in Florida are the sweetpotato whitefly, also called the silverleaf whitefly (Bemisia...

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Main Authors: Eileen A. Buss, Catherine M. Mannion, Lance S. Osborne, Adam G. Dale
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2017-07-01
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Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/104456
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description Whiteflies are a common pest of many ornamental plants throughout Florida and the world. There are more than 1,500 species worldwide and over 75 reported in Florida. Some of the most economically important species in Florida are the sweetpotato whitefly, also called the silverleaf whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), the ficus whitefly (Singhiella simplex), and the citrus whitefly (Dialeurodes citri). Although infestation does not always require treatment, it is important to be able to identify and monitor for these pests for effective integrated pest management. This 8-page fact sheet describes whitefly species, their identification and biology, the damage they cause, and best management practices to control them and still maintain healthy populations of natural enemies and other beneficial insects.
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spelling doaj-art-d75df6c4851f4c3086cd045325ecbe2d2025-02-07T13:58:22ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092017-07-0120174Managing Whiteflies on Landscape OrnamentalsEileen A. Buss0Catherine M. Mannion1Lance S. Osborne2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1672-1307Adam G. Dale3University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Florida Whiteflies are a common pest of many ornamental plants throughout Florida and the world. There are more than 1,500 species worldwide and over 75 reported in Florida. Some of the most economically important species in Florida are the sweetpotato whitefly, also called the silverleaf whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), the ficus whitefly (Singhiella simplex), and the citrus whitefly (Dialeurodes citri). Although infestation does not always require treatment, it is important to be able to identify and monitor for these pests for effective integrated pest management. This 8-page fact sheet describes whitefly species, their identification and biology, the damage they cause, and best management practices to control them and still maintain healthy populations of natural enemies and other beneficial insects. https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/104456whitefliesPests in and around the southern home
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