Many pastures and hayfields are experiencing an unusual insect problem. These fields have areas of various size that are red to brown and look like some or all of the grass is dead or dying. On July 22, we visited several Bermudagrass hayfields in Victoria County responding to grower calls. The worst of these fields was entirely brown and desiccated. We have since, visited many more pastures and hayfields with a wide range of severity. A mealybug has been found from the Rio Grande Valley to north of… Read More →