A new invasive insect, the two-spotted leafhopper, has been detected in South Carolina for the first time. The small, pale green insect damages crops like cotton and okra by chewing on the underside ...

Corn leafhopper insects carry pathogens that cause corn stunt disease, which can significantly impact corn development and yields depending on the timing. In the battle against crop diseases, the game ...

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Clemson Extension experts say an invasive insect has found its way into South Carolina and is a significant threat to the state's okra crop. Authorities say a major infestation ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An emergency quarantine was issued Feb. 5 in Texas to protect against the two-spotted cotton leafhopper. The Texas Department of Agriculture said quarantine inspections help monitor ...

The reed leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus) was listed as "endangered" on Germany's Red List for a long time. However, in recent years, it has become a super pest, infesting more and more crops.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An emergency quarantine was issued Feb. 5 to protect against the two-spotted cotton leafhopper in four Texas counties, including Cameron. The Texas Department of Agriculture said ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new invasive species has been detected for the first time in the Palmetto State, and it's been spotted hopping around, munching ...