Texas Agriculture Issues Urgent Alert as Invasive Pest Detected in Multiple Counties, Including Houston Area

State Alert issued as invasive Pasture Mealybug reaches Matagorda County

Matagorda County is among more than 20 Texas counties now confirmed to be affected by a newly identified invasive insect that state agriculture officials warn could pose a serious long-term threat to grazing lands, hayfields and livestock operations if left…

Texas Agriculture issues urgent alert as invasive pest detected in multiple counties, including Houston area

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

Texas officials warn a new bug is threatening grazing land

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

Texas Department of Agriculture warns of pasture mealybug

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warned of a “newly detected and highly damaging pest.”

Invasive new pest is invading Texas

A new pest is invading Texas and destroying pastures in the region, according to the Lone Star State’s Department of Agriculture.

Texas issues urgent alert as a newly detected pest spreads across more than 20 counties

Ranchers are being urged to inspect their fields after a surprising new threat emerged in Texas.