Sucking Pests - Planthoppers

About Sucking Pests - Planthoppers

Tiny, wedge-shaped insects known as planthoppers feed by sucking sap from plant stems and leaves, causing yellowing, wilting, and distorted growth. These pests can transmit plant diseases and are commonly found on ornamental plants and shrubs throughout Middle Tennessee, including homes in Franklin and Brentwood. Early detection and targeted treatments help protect your landscape from extensive damage.

Sucking Pests - Planthoppers is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Sucking Pests - Planthoppers regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.