Papaya Mealybug Detected in Townsville

The invasive papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) has been confirmed in Townsville, posing a significant biosecurity concern and bringing the threat closer to Queensland’s primary papaya-growing regions. Papaya mealybug is a sap-sucking insect that weakens plants by feeding on their sap, causing leaf yellowing, premature fruit drop, and stunted growth. It also excretes a sticky substance […]