Sucking Pests - Spittlebugs

About Sucking Pests - Spittlebugs

These small, soft-bodied insects produce frothy masses called spittle on plant stems and leaves, which protect their nymphs as they feed by sucking sap. Spittlebugs can cause yellowing and stunted growth, particularly on ornamental plants and turfgrass common in Middle Tennessee lawns like those in Franklin and Spring Hill. Effective management includes regular monitoring and maintaining lawn health to reduce damage.

Sucking Pests - Spittlebugs 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 - Spittlebugs 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.