Whitefly: Bemisia tabaci

Symptoms of damage:

• Chlorotic spots on the leaves which latter coalesce forming irregular yellowing of leaf tissue
• Severe infestation results in premature defoliation
• Development of sooty mold
• Vector of yellow vein mosaic virus

Identification of pest:

• Nymph: Greenish yellow, oval in outline
• Adult: Minute insects with yellow body covered with a white waxy bloom

Management:

• Spray any of the following insecticide
• Phosalone 35 EC @ 2.5 l/ha
• Quinalphos 25 EC @ 2.0 l/ha
• Triazophos 40 EC @ 2.0 l/ha