Mealybugs and a closeup of a mealybug colony (inset). Q: I noticed white, fluffy areas on the leaves and stems of my succulent, and a clear, sticky substance on the leaves. Is it a fungus, and how do ...

Texas agriculture officials are sounding the alarm after confirming that a fast-spreading insect, never before seen in North America, is now threatening ranches and farms across more than 20 counties.

Texas agriculture officials issued an urgent alert this week after confirming that a newly identified invasive pest is spreading quickly across more than 20 counties, threatening grazing lands, hay ...

An annoying and encroaching pest known as the mealybug has entered the Lone Star State. On Wednesday, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent warning about the pasture mealybug — ...

A mealybug outbreak has been detected in Texas and officials are working to find a solution as no known insecticide is effective at countering it Vote to overhaul FEMA canceled after leaked report ...

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 ...

A new pest is invading Texas and destroying pastures in the region, according to the Lone Star State’s Department of Agriculture (TDA). An outbreak of the pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei), ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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