Managing Silverleaf whitefly to maintain Australia's fibre quality reputation

Grundy, Paul; Heimoana, Simone; Hopkinson, Jamie; Leven, Tracey; Maas, Susan; Sequeira, Richard; Taylor, Ian; Wilson, Lewis; Williams, Sandra
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Date Issued:2013-12-23

Abstract

Silverleaf Whitefly (SLW) is a major pest

due to its ability to contaminate cotton

lint with honeydew. Management of SLW requires a year round Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach as SLW are highly mobile, can quickly build resistance to many insecticides and numbers can rapidly expand especially if natural enemies are reduced by insecticides. This document provides recommendations for effective monitoring and best management of SLW in Australian cotton.

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  • Insect management & stewardship

    An integrated insect and mite management approach (otherwise known as Integrated Pest Management or IPM) incorporates a range of tactics and resources to reduce pest outbreaks and reduce the reliance on insecticides for their management.