Ag commissioner says mealybug spotted in 20 Texas counties

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued a warning about a new, highly damaging pest that can be devastating to pastures and hayfields.The pasture mealybug ( Helicococcus summervillei), which has not previously been reported in North America, has been identified now in 20 Texas counties. Its presence could be wider, however.The AgriLife Extension Service says ...

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