New invasive insect poses ‘serious threat’ to Georgia farmers

A grass-eating invasive pest has been spotted in Georgia, and it could mean further headaches for cattle ranchers and farmers. The pasture mealybug has been spreading across the Southeast since it was first confirmed in Texas last October, and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced recently the insect had been spotted at a turf business […]

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