There are many species; they become pesticide resistant; and they transmit hundreds of plant viruses that cause cassava brown streak disease and cassava mosaic disease.
Memiliki banyak spesies; kutu putih resistan terhadap pestisida; dan menularkan ratusan virus tanaman yang mengakibatkan penyakit bercak coklat dan penyakit mozaik pada tanaman singkong.