Bemisia tabaci

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Taxonomy
Order Hemiptera
Family Aleyrodidae
Genus Bemisia
Species tabaci
Other Scientific Name
Common Name
  • Tobacco whitefly
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Adult Bemisia tabaci (Tobacco whitefly)

Sign / Symptoms
Description
  • Bemisia tabaci feeds on a variety of plants by extracting sap.
  • Nymphs are nearly transparent, making them challenging to spot with the naked eye.
  • Severe infestations can hinder plant growth and result in significant yield losses.


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Nymphs of Bemisia tabaci on underside of leaf.

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Slaid specimen of Bemisia tabaci; pupae.

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Adult of Bemisia tabaci.

Part Affected
Leaves
Stage Affected
Vegetative Growing
Seedling
Major Host
Capsicum annuum
Cucumis melo
Cucumis sativus
Ipomea batatas
Phaseolus vulgaris
Management And Control
  • Conduct frequent pest inspections, with heightened vigilance during hot seasons.
  • Remove and dispose of affected plant parts at the early stages of infestation.
  • Chemical control: Apply insecticides like pyriproxyfen or buprofezin at the recommended dosage, rotating between active ingredients with different modes of action (IRAC).
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