Pasture Mealybug
Pasture Mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei)
The pasture mealybug is not currently detected in Oklahoma. However, this invasive pest is spreading rapidly across the Gulf Coast and neighboring states. Oklahoma producers should remain vigilant, proactively scout pastures, and understand how to prevent its introduction.
View a current map of where pasture mealybug has been detected on EDD MapS.
SUNUP Video
Ashleigh Faris, OSU Extension cropping systems entomologist, discusses the recent reports of pasture mealybug in Dallas County, Texas, and says Oklahoma producers should be scouting their pastures now. (Aug. 28, 2026)