Spiral Whitefly Intervention – District Spraying Schedule Update and Clarification
The Department of Agriculture wishes to clarify an earlier message regarding the Spiral Whitefly Spraying Intervention.
This free spraying initiative is specifically for residential backyard gardens only, particularly for homeowners experiencing severe spiral whitefly infestations affecting:
- Coconut trees
- Guava trees
- Banana and plantain trees
🌱 Please note:
This programme is not applicable to commercial farms or registered commercial farmers.
For commercial farmers, tree crop management and spraying will be handled separately under the Department’s Commercial Tree Husbandry Programme, with scheduling to be communicated directly.
Other Pest Reports
If you are experiencing issues with pests such as:
- Aphids
- Mealybugs
- Scales
- Leafhoppers
- Other plant pests
These reports will be logged and addressed by the appropriate team.
📞 Submitting Requests
Residential homeowners with spiral whitefly infestations are encouraged to continue submitting requests:
📧 agriculture@gov.ky
📞 (345) 947-3090
📝 Subject: Whitefly Spray Request – (Add your District) (Add pictures if able to)
Bodden Town district – spraying commenced this week for two weeks
George Town district – spraying commences on the 3rd week for two weeks
Remainder districts – spraying schedule to be announced.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to effectively manage pest issues across the Cayman Islands. 🌿
