Event Brief
Pasture mealybug spreads to 16 Florida counties
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: UF/IFAS and FDACS warn the grass-eating pasture mealybug has spread across 16 Florida counties.
WHO: UF/IFAS agricultural experts and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
WHAT: Workshop and tracking efforts for the pasture mealybug, a tiny white insect that feeds on grasses
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Cause not yet established.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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