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CAN (ON): Whitefly control strategies in poinsettia

The floriculture industry in Ontario seems to have mostly avoided heavy aphid and thrips pressure this spring/summer. But according to Sarah Jandricic, Greenhouse Floriculture IPM Specialist, OMAFRA, they are not going to be that lucky with whitefly on poinsettia this year.

This post goes over preventative measures that should be taken as soon as cuttings come in the door, biocontrol programs for whitefly on poinsettia, and when and what to spray for this so you can avoid resistance issues.