stages of the whitefly, functioning as control factors in the process. The goal of biological
control is to better exploit this behavior in order to more effectively manage pests and reduce
insecticide use. Biological control of whiteflies and other pests has been pursued through
observation and utilization of natural enemy activity (eg, Albajes et al. 2003), through search
for and introduction of natural enemies (eg, Gould et al. 2008; Nomikou et al.