As a response to this family of pest problems, a
Whitefly Task Force has been established in Palm Beach County to meet the needs of residents, professionals, and other decision-makers. This working group is organized by University of Florida faculty and local industry.
Short and long-term management plans and educational materials are being developed by the team in conjunction with local media, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the United States Department of Agriculture–Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service–Plant Protection and Quarantine (USDA–APHIS–PPQ).