Pyriproxyfen (Admiral), diafenthiuron (Pegasus) and bifenthrin (Talstar) are currently registered for whitefly control in cotton. Monitoring the resistance status of these insecticides in controlling SLW is critical if their usefulness is to be sustained. Resistance monitoring is also important in evaluating the relevance of the Insecticide Resistance Management Strategy (IRMS) guidelines and providing input into developing solutions for looming control issues before they impact on grower productivity. This paper outlines our initial course of action and preliminary results in developing a resistance monitoring program and whitefly identification service