Cassava whiteflies damage cassava by directly feeding on sap, causing yellowing, stunted growth and leaf drop. These pests also transmit viruses such cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 22, 2016) An invasive whitefly that is resistant to pesticides has been found outdoors in the U.S. for the first time, prompting a public discussion hosted by the University ...

Whiteflies are among the most important agricultural pests in the world, yet they have been difficult to genetically manipulate and control, in part, because of their small size. An international team ...

MIAMI (CBS4) - Miami-Dade County wants to get the word out about a new invasive and pesky insect that has become a threat to landscape plants but most importantly, experts say don't overreact. The ...

The silverleaf whitefly is a major crop pest in the tropics and subtropics. After studying its genome, an INRAE researcher and a CNRS researcher identified 49 plant genes transferred to the insect’s ...