Silverleaf Whitefly

Key Points:

1. Silverleaf Whitefly (SLWF) is a pest of many vegetable crops
2. SLWF is very effective in transmitting
   viruses such as Tomato Leaf Curl Virus

3. It quickly develops insecticide resistance
4. Numbers can increase rapidly with
   females laying about 160 eggs and the
   lifecycle complete in as little as 18 days

5. If SLWF is found in your region it may
   restrict access to certain markets

6. Control Measures include:
   • Source seedlings from nurseries with good hygiene practices
   • Ensure people, machinery and equipment are clean of crop residue and soil
   • Pest insects such as Silverleaf Whitefly and Western Flower Thrips live on a wide range of weeds
     so regularly clean-up weeds around your property

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