Generalist Predators of the Sweet Potato Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)
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- April 7, 2025
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Overview
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The sweet potato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) is a tiny pest with a big appetite for destruction, threatening crops and gardens. As always, nature brings a counterbalance through a diverse group of whitefly predators.
Our research-based 'Generalist Predators of the Sweet Potato Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)' factsheet informs you about these predators.
What You'll Learn:
- The biology of the sweet potato whitefly: Life cycle, host plants, and the plant damage it inflicts.
- Nature's predators: Know the natural predators of the sweet potato whitefly.
- Predator profiles: Know the biological details of these whitefly hunters. This includes life cycles, seasonality, crops they thrive in, and more!
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