Fruit trees face their share of pests and diseases, but mealybugs are a particularly troublesome pest. These insects most commonly bother citrus trees or trees grown in greenhouses, but in some ...

LSU AgCenter researchers have confirmed the presence of a new invasive insect in Louisiana sugarcane fields. The pasture mealybug was detected in Vermilion and Iberia parishes late last year, raising ...

Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems as they spread rapidly across the land, outcompeting native plants or animals. Monitoring and controlling their spread is an important part of protecting ...

The cotton mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis) has emerged as a globally significant invasive pest, impacting a wide range of economically important crops. Research in this area has expanded our ...