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Title: Differentiating and controlling whiteflies: The Q-biotype is a manageable pest and is not an insurmountable problem

Author
item BYRNE, F. J. - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
item BETHKE, J. A. - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Submitted to: American Nurseryman
Publication Type: Popular Publication
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/1/2006
Publication Date: 12/1/2006
Citation: Byrne, F., Bethke, J. 2006. Differentiating and controlling whiteflies: The Q-biotype is a manageable pest and is not an insurmountable problem. American Nurseryman. December 1, 2006. pp. 10-11.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This article provides an update on the Q biotype Bemisia tabaci presence in the USA, and offers control options in the form of a table of suitable chemical insecticides. The importance of resistance in this pest is discussed, and the authors provide efficacy data for several insecticides that can be used to control this important pest.