Muhlygrass Mealybug

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 16, 2024
Price
See Agrilife Learn

Overview

Are muhlygrass mealybugs ruining your beautiful garden? Learn about these tiny pests, how to spot them, and the best ways to keep your muhly grass thriving. Don’t let mealybugs take over—get your factsheet today and protect your garden!

Publication Information

Muhlygrass mealybugs are a pest on ornamental muhlygrass. This factsheet discusses identifying muhlygrass mealybugs and briefly overviews their biology and history as pests. Read about scouting and control methods to protect your muhlygrass.

Who is this for?

  • Greenhouse, nursery, landscape, and ornamental industry workers
  • Homeowners

What will you learn?

  • Muhlygrass mealybug biology and pest habits
  • How to identify muhlygrass mealybugs
  • Control methods for muhlygrass mealybugs

Publication Outline

Biology

Read about muhlygrass mealybug life cycle details, facts, and pest habits.

Identification

See and find out about muhlygrass mealybug characteristics.

Control

Learn how to protect muhly grass and control tactics to manage muhlygrass mealybugs.

Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts

  • Publication

    This comprehensive 8-page guide is your shield against RIFA invasions, providing the knowledge and confidence to protect your property and loved ones. Discover the latest, research-backed strategies to protect your home, from insecticides to biological control and home remedies – for any home/property situation!

  • Course

    Based on the latest entomology research, our online course on the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) empowers you to help in the fight against the most destructive forest pest ever seen in North America. You will learn how to expertly identify the EAB, when to protect your ash trees, and how to talk with a professional about preventive care for your ash trees. Join the fight to protect our ash trees by enrolling in our course today!

  • Course

    Do you know how to apply IPM principles to your school garden as required by Texas state law? After this course, learners will know how IPM principles apply to school gardens, differentiate between harmful and beneficial insects, and more. District School IPM Coordinators can use this module as part of their education plan.

  • Course

    The information in this course is designed for pest management professionals who encounter flea and tick problems around homes, schools and parks. In Texas, this course is approved for one structural pest control and one general agricultural CEU credit.

  • Publication

    This fact sheet outlines Bt (transgenic) corn Insect Resistance Management strategies and requirements for Texas corn growers.

  • Publication

    Although originally from western North America, western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) are now a worldwide annoyance.