Muhlygrass Mealybug

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 16, 2024
Price
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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.

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