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Texas Pasture Mealybug Crisis | Texas News
An invasive pasture mealybug is spreading fast across Texas, already affecting 70 counties and threatening over 20 million acres of vital grasslands used for cattle feed and hay. This pest weakens and kills popular grasses like Bermuda and Bahia, forcing ranchers to scramble for solutions as insecticide options remain limited. Researchers at Texas A&M are racing to get new treatments approved while advising farmers to manage pastures through grazing or mowing to disrupt the bug’s habitat. If you spot it, contact your local AgriLife Extension office—your best bet for help right now. Listen in…
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