ToCV can be treated by removing and discarding the plants immediately once you recognize the symptoms. The removal of an infected plant is done by placing it in a plastic bag on the spot and then carefully removing it from the greenhouse and burning it in an incinerator. Furthermore, treatment and control of whitefly is of great importance in order to prevent further spread. The risk of distribution is greatest from the summer until the start of autumn when the whitefly is in its most active stage. They mostly spread in the adult stage of the greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly. Within one hour, a whitefly can transmit the virus to another plant. Whitefly is not only present in greenhouses but this pest can also be present in sorting and packaging rooms. Therefore, hang sticky insect traps here to also monitor the problem. Whitefly can be biologically combatted by introducing biological predators such as Macrolophus Pygmaeus  and  Eretmocerus eremicus. Chemical products can also be used to fight whitefly. However, be mindful of the adverse effects of these products. Ask our specialists for appropriate advice.

In addition to removing plants and controlling whitefly, it is also important to take measures when starting and finishing crop cultivation. Horticultural alerts provide the necessary advice to manage the general hygiene protocol for the control of ToCV during crop changes.