the literature.) Prevention and control Control measures for all plant viruses include prevention and eradication. Bidens mottle virus can be avoided in field crops such as lettuce and endive or in bedding plants such as Ageratum by the removal of weed hosts from areas surrounding the crops and control of aphids. For greenhouse ornamentals propagated by vegetative means, like Fittonia, control requires the removal of infected plants from the propagation stock and the sanitation of tools used in the propagation process. References External links Descriptions of Plant Viruses - Bidens mottle virus Plant Viruses Online – VIDE Database - Bidens mottle virus ICTVdB The Universal Virus Database: Bidens mottle virus Descriptions of Plant Viruses - Potyviridae Viral plant pathogens and diseases Potyviruses