bemisia tabaci

noun

Meaning

A highly destructive whitefly species that acts as a major agricultural pest and vector for plant viruses worldwide.

Examples

  • The rapid spread of Bemisia tabaci has caused significant economic losses for tomato growers in the region.
  • Integrated pest management strategies are essential to mitigate the impact of Bemisia tabaci on cotton fields.

Synonyms: whitefly, tobacco whitefly, sweetpotato whitefly, agricultural pest