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Small, soft-bodied insects often found on the undersides of leaves, these pests feed by sucking plant sap, causing yellowing, wilting, and stunted growth in a wide range of garden and landscape plants. They commonly attack ornamental shrubs, vegetables, and fruit trees, and can also transmit plant viruses. Homeowners in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood should monitor plants regularly and consider integrated pest management to keep populations under control.

This 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 This 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.