Bemisia tabaci Biotype Dynamics and Resistance to Insecticides in Israel During the Years 2008–2010

Insecticides promote viral outbreaks by altering herbivore competition

“…In other countries, however, different outcomes have occurred. In Israel, for instance, the MEAM1-MED competitive hierarchy fluctuates, with MEAM1 being relatively more abundant than MED in field crops and MED more abundant than MEAM1 in glasshouses and other protected environments where insecticides are intensively used (Kontsedalov et al 2012). A similar but more extreme situation is observed in the United States, where MED is only found in greenhouses in 23 states, while MEAM1 is present in both field crops and greenhouses (McKenzie et al 2012).…”

Comparison of the Genome Sequences of “Candidatus Portiera aleyrodidarum” Primary Endosymbionts of the Whitefly Bemisia tabaci B and Q Biotypes

“…1). B. tabaci is one of the most globally damaging agricultural pests, causing annual losses estimated at $1 to 2 billion and is rated one of the top 100 invasive species worldwide (4,5). Similar to other obligate bacteria living in sap-sucking insects, "Ca.…”

Selection ofBeauveriaIsolates Pathogenic to Adults ofNilaparvata lugens

“…However the consequential problems of chemical insectides are of significant environmental concern. The extensive use of chemical insecticides can cause target insect resistance, detrimental impact on the natural enemies, health and environmental hazards, residue persistence, and development of tolerance Jin et al 2008;Kontsedalov et al 2012). Therefore, there is a need for alternatives, and biocontrol may be an effective alternative to chemical control while also being friendly to environment (Faria and Wraight 2001).…”