Topic: Spiral whitefly
War and whitefly prompt spending increase for farmers
War in the Middle East and a widespread whitefly infestation at home have prompted a $2.5 million increase in the Cayman Islands' agriculture budget.
Department of Agriculture working to address Grand Cayman’s whitefly infestation
The spiral whitefly can significantly reduce crop yields. In response to a dramatic increase in the pest, the Department of Agriculture has launched an operation to spray infested plants across Grand Cayman.
