Pasture mealybug is raising concerns for Texas livestock producers

Concerns are growing among Texas livestock producers due to the spread of the pasture mealybug. This pest is threatening key resources such as pastures, hayfields, and forage.

The issue is particularly pressing as producers are already dealing with another threat, the New World screwworm.

Further information on the impact of the pasture mealybug and efforts to address it can be found through KXAN.