EPPO Global Database

Bemisia tabaci(BEMITA)

Distribution details in United States of America

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 284 (1999): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
It was first found mainly in southern states but now occurring across the USA. Several biotypes have been recorded (including B and Q).

RS 1993/114: two biotypes identified in Arizona (A and B). Only B present on Hawaii.
References
* McKenzie CL et al. (2012) Distribution of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) biotypes in North America after the Q invasion. Journal of Economic Entomology 105(3), 753-766.
------- Extensive study of the different biotypes of B. tabaci occuring in Canada, Mexico and USA.

* McKenzie C (2008) Q biotype whitefly finds in North America (list updated on 2008-01-23). University of Florida, IFAS. http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/LSO/bemisia/bemisia.htm
------- Provides a list of US states where Biotype Q has been detected.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada Present, no details view...
Canada Alberta Present, no details view...
Canada New Brunswick Present, no details view...
Canada Nova Scotia Present, no details view...
Canada Ontario Present, no details view...
Canada Québec Present, no details view...
Canada British Columbia Present, no details view...
Mexico Present, widespread view...