October to November may help decrease BCTV incidence; however, changing the planting dates may not always be successful because the movements of beet leafhoppers are inconsistent and unpredictable. Many weeds are also host for the beet leafhoppers; therefore, proper weed control can help decrease the incidence of BCTV. References External links ICTVdB—The Universal Virus Database: Beet curly top virus Family Groups—The Baltimore Method Viral plant pathogens and diseases Geminiviridae