Biology, ecology, and management of brown marmorated stink bug in specialty crops
Updates
This video series shows growers and others how to identify BMSB, why this pest is important in agriculture, and what’s at stake if we don’t stop it. Update: We created four new videos to address recent developments in monitoring, trapping, management, and biological control.
About thirty scientists gathered recently in New Brunswick, New Jersey and discussed the persistent, steady spread of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB).
Learn about currently open positions on the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug project.
August 15, 2016 Grapes
This new guidance document for grape growers provides a synopsis of what researchers have learned so far and management recommendations using an integrated approach. Available in English and Spanish.
July 25, 2016 Small Fruit
This new guidance document for small fruit growers provides a synopsis of what researchers have learned so far and management recommendations using an integrated approach. Available in English and Spanish.
June 9, 2016 Stink Bug Identification Kits Are Available
Learn more about the kits and find out how to request one online.
June 7, 2016 Orchard Crops
This new guidance document for orchard crop growers provides a synopsis of what researchers have learned so far and management recommendations using an integrated approach.
April 21, 2016 Stakeholder Advisory Panel Meeting, December 2015
New presentations are available for download from the December 2015 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Stakeholder Advisory Panel Meeting.
Overview
The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål), is a voracious eater that damages fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops in North America. With funding from USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative, our team of more than 50 researchers is uncovering the pest’s secrets to find management solutions that will protect our food, our environment, and our farms.
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