Silverleaf whitefly (SLW) is a major pest of mid to late-stage cotton. SLW honeydew is a serious contaminant of cotton lint, with the potential to harm our export reputation.
This comprehensive fact sheet covers the whitefly species found in Australian cotton, SLW characteristics, lifecycle and ecology, how to manage SLW, best sampling strategies, how to use the management matrix, IPM for SLW, and also includes a table of registered insecticides for the control of SLW.
Download a PDF copy of the fact sheet here (updated November 2025).