
Juvenile and adult Bemisia whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). There are 2 biotypes of this pest (“B” and “Q”) which look identical; however, their response to chemicals is very different.
Poinsettias cuttings are here! Unfortunately, they will likely arrive with unwanted “presents” in tow. This includes Bemisia whitefly, a pest that can be hard to control with natural enemies and can ALSO be resistant to pesticides. So what’s a grower to do?
By implementing some preventative measures RIGHT NOW, and understanding WHEN it’s appropriate to spray, you can help save yourself a lot of headaches later.