Texas officials issued an urgent warning about the pasture mealybug, an invasive species previously unreported in North America that is already harming pastureland in several Texas counties.

The pasture mealybug has been found in 22 counties in the Lone Star State, and it's the first time this species has been ...

The pasture mealybug is a new and emerging agricultural threat, having never before been seen in North America until now. It ...

Pros explain the best ways to identify, prevent, and eliminate these plant pests. If you have plants, mealybugs can pose a serious threat, especially to young plants. There are hundreds of species of ...

Texas ranchers can't catch a break. Just as the new world screwworm creeps closer to the state, a new invasive pest is ...

Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti. Outdoors, mealybugs have natural predators to keep their numbers in check. But indoors in your ...

The invasive species, 'never before reported in North America,' is causing a phenomenon known as 'pasture dieback,' ...

Mealybugs are insects from the family Pseudococcidae, which contain more than 2000 species. Mealybugs are soft-bodied, unarmored scale insects commonly found in moist, warm habitats. “Hibiscus ...

There is nothing more frustrating than watching your healthy, thriving houseplant suddenly lose its spark. One week it is lush and vibrant, the next it is looking tired, droopy, and just not itself.

Question: I have a plumeria that I believe is infested with mealybugs. What is the best way to deal with them? Answer: Mealybugs are a very common type of houseplant pest. They are a slow-moving, ...

If you've noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you've encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on ...

Have you ever encountered a white cottony mass on a garden plant and wondered what it is and what to do about it? Chances are the culprit is the mealybug. While more than 170 species of mealybugs ...