Harmful Effects of Greenhouse whitefly

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Trialeurodes vaporariorum

Greenhouse whitefly poses risks to agriculture by feeding on plant sap, causing stunted growth, leaf yellowing, and curling. High infestations can result in defoliation and significant crop loss. Their excretion of honeydew encourages sooty mold growth, which impedes photosynthesis and can affect human food resources.

What Type of Pest Is Greenhouse whitefly?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Adults, Nymphs

Host Plants

More than 250 ornamental and vegetable crops

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Sucking Plant Fluids

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

The 'greenhouse whitefly' can have a significant impact on various crops by feeding on the sap of leaves, stunting growth and causing leaf yellowing or curling. In high numbers, they can lead to severe defoliation and crop loss. This pest also excretes honeydew, which promotes sooty mold, affecting photosynthesis and potentially impacting human food supplies.

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