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While an initial pesticide application may be necessary to control heavy infestations, repeated applications may lead to strains of whiteflies that are resistant to pesticides, so only use of selective insecticides is advised.

Specific insecticide information and guidance for the fig whitefly is available from the University of Florida, Davie.

Care should be taken to ensure that the insecticide used will not kill the natural predators of whitefly.

For effective use of biological method after application of pesticide, plant washing is advised prior to release of predators or parasitoids.