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Pasture Mealybug Confirmed in Louisiana

By Tobie Blanchard

LSU AgCenter

Louisiana State University 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 concerns among growers, ranchers and researchers.

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Sugarcane, LSU AgCenterdon molinoApril 21, 2026
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