Aleyrodidae (whiteflies)

Rugose Spiraling Whitefly Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

Vivek Kumar, Cindy L. McKenzie, Catharine Mannion, Ian Stocks, Trevor Smith, and Lance S. Osborne

Estimated Costs and Regional Economic Impacts of the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) Outbreak in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Sergio Alvarez, Edward A. Evans, and Alan W. Hodges

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Orange Spiny Whitefly, Aleurocanthus spiniferus (Quaintance) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

Jamba Gyeltshen, Amanda Hodges, and Greg S. Hodges

Citrus Whitefly, Dialeurodes citri (Ashmead) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

T. R. Fasulo and H. V. Weems

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Ash Whitefly, Siphoninus phillyreae (Haliday) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae: Aleyrodinae)

Ru Nguyen and Avas B. Hamon

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Cloudywinged Whitefly, Dialeurodes citrifolii (Morgan) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae: Aleyrodinae)

Ru Nguyen, Avas Hamon, and Thomas R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Citrus Pest Quick Guide: Citrus Whitefly (Dialeurodes citri)

X. Martini, L. M. Diepenbrock, K. L. Ray, and J. D. Burrow

This is an identification guide for citrus whitefly and citrus whitefly damage.

Cardin's Whitefly, Metaleurodicus cardini (Back) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae: Aleurodicinae)

Avas B. Hamon, Thomas R. Fasulo and Lyle J. Buss

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Managing Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in Florida Tomato

Hugh Smith and Bruno Rossitto De Marchi

Bemisia tabaci MEAM1, the sweetpotato or silverleaf whitefly, transmits tomato yellow leaf curl virus, which significantly impacts production of tomato in Florida. This publication provides information on managing Bemisia tabaci and tomato yellow leaf curl virus to growers, UF/IFAS Extension agents, and other crop protection professionals. The publication describes and explains management strategies including the prompt destruction of harvested fields, the use of metalized plastic mulches and tolerant tomato varieties, and treatment of crops with insecticides and biopesticides for the control of Bemisia tabaci.

Citrus Blackfly, Aleurocanthus woglumi Ashby (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

Ru Nguyen, Avas B. Hamon, and Thomas R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Bayberry Whitefly, Parabemisia myricae (Kuwana) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae: Aleyrodinae)

Avas B. Hamon, Ru Nguyen, and Harold Browning

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

The heartbreak of whiteflies

Ralph Mitchell

I walked by a ‘Gold Mound’ golden dewdrop in my front yard the other day and noticed something strange.  Many of the leaves at the bottom where blackened and sticky looking.  I looked closer and saw clouds of tiny white specks flying around the plant like a haze of smoke.  I looked under the leaves […]

Guava Pest and Disease: Spiraling whitefly

Amir Rezazadeh

Distribution and status Whitefly is a polyphagous pest that causes damage to ornamental trees, fruit trees, shade trees, and vegetables. The islands of the Caribbean and Central America are its original home. Due to its quick spread and adaptability, it can now be found in nearly every country. Host range It can be found on […]

Whitefly, and Other June Pests in Jacksonville Gardens

Duval MGV

As we round into June, the pest season heats up. Insects, being cold blooded, respond to the warming temperatures by growing rapidly through their life cycles. Whiteflies are a good example of this. These small pests take about 24 days to go through their immature stages and can live (and reproduce) for 30-40 days. During […]