Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent alert to producers across the state to inspect their pastures for a newly detected and highly damaging pest: the pasture mealybug ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned of a “newly detected and highly damaging pest.” According to the commissioner’s office, the pasture mealybug, aka ...

According to the commissioner’s office, the pasture mealybug, aka Helicococcus summervillei, was an invasive species confirmed to be present in multiple Texas counties. Close-up of pasture mealybugs ...

Texas agriculture authorities are warning of an invasive pest wreaking havoc on pastures statewide, one that has never before been reported in North America. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued ...

HOUSTON — Texas ranchers and hay producers are being urged to take a hard look at their pastures after state officials confirmed a highly destructive new pest has arrived in the Lone Star State. Texas ...

A newly identified pasture mealybug, never before seen in North America, has been found in more than 20 Texas counties. Officials warn the pest can cause severe pasture dieback and major agricultural ...

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