Description:

• They thrive well in warm, dry conditions, especially during the summer season.
• Whiteflies also serve as vectors of viral diseases.

Damage Symptoms:

• White spots of chlorosis on leaves.
• Leaves become yellow and curled.
• Honeydew secretion causes black sooty mold on the surface of the leaves.
• Severe infestation causes premature defoliation and poor fruit setting.

Preventive Measures:

• Yellow sticky traps can be placed inside and outside the field. The yellow traps will trap and give an estimate of the whitefly incidence.

Control Measures:

• Spray imidacloprid 0.5 ml/l at the initial stage of infestation.
• Neem oil spray (1%) can also be applied regularly.