New invasive insect poses ‘serious threat’ to Georgia farmers

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 816

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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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 in Decatur County in the southwest corner of the state in August.

The bugs are native to Southeast Asia, and …

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