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Identification
Like common whitefly but a specific pest of greenhouse environments. White wings, yellow body.
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Life Cycle
Rapid reproduction in warm greenhouses. Can complete life cycle in 3–4 weeks.
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Damage Signs
Sooty mould, honeydew, virus transmission, direct sap-sucking.
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Treatment
Encarsia formosa parasitic wasps (biological control). Insecticidal soap. Yellow sticky traps.
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Prevention
Yellow sticky traps as monitoring. Screen vents. Remove infested plants promptly.