Whitefly
the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large [...] the fruit, and the growth of sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) is encouraged. Such fruit is unsaleable. In serious cases the fruit will rot. Sooty moulds [...] to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and prevent the spread of