Biological Control of SWD: A Crucial Alternative to Pesticides The sterile whitefly dispersal (SWD) has been a persistent problem in agriculture for decades, causing significant economic losses worldwide.
These tiny insects are not only pests but also vectors of plant viruses, such as tomato spotted wilt virus and impatiens necrotic spot virus.
As SWD populations have evolved resistance to conventional pesticides, the need for alternative control methods has never been more pressing. What is SWD and Why Is It a Problem?