Whiteflies, Stewardship, and Proactive Resistance Management
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University of ArizonaIssue Date
2026-05-27Keywords
Sweetpotato whitefly.Bemisia tabaci
Whitefly Bemisia tabaci
Stunting
Cotton IPM
Silver leaf
Resistance management
Proactive Resistance Management
Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder
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Ellsworth, P.C. (2026). Whiteflies, Stewardship, and Proactive Resistance Management. Presentation-Derived Publication. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Arizona Pest Management Center. 11 pp. Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/680406Additional Links
https://acis.cals.arizona.edu/Abstract
This publication summarizes the principles of integrated whitefly management and resistance stewardship in desert agriculture. Prompted by unusually high whitefly populations observed during spring 2026, it highlights the importance of biological control, selective insecticide use, cross-commodity cooperation, and landscape-scale resistance management. The publication also introduces the Proactive Resistance Management (PRM) app, a decision-support tool designed to help preserve insecticide efficacy and support sustainable pest management across Arizona agricultural systems.Language
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2024-70006-43563 and the Arizona Specialty Crops Block Grant program.Collections
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