Cassava whiteflies damage cassava by directly feeding on sap, causing yellowing, stunted growth and leaf drop. These pests also transmit viruses such cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown ...

Whiteflies will suck the sap out of plant leaves, causing them to yellow and weaken. Removing or hosing down the infested leaves can help quell these pests. Companion planting with flowers that repel ...

Whiteflies sitting under the leaf of a plant - mrs.Mazorchuk/Shutterstock Whiteflies are one of the most destructive pests of vegetable crops and ornamental plants in ...

Using insects such as wasps to control agricultural pests remains a resilient method, despite resistance increasing, a new University of Stirling study has shown. The study found that, although some ...

The silverleaf whitefly is a major crop pest in the tropics and subtropics. After studying its genome, an INRAE researcher and a CNRS researcher identified 49 plant genes transferred to the insect’s ...

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Whiteflies are one of the most destructive pests of vegetable crops and ornamental plants in the world. If you have a garden, chances are, you have dealt with them before. But what many people don't ...