The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been in California for more than 15 years in primarily urban environments, but the pest has now been increasing its presence in agricultural …
If It Smells Like a Petunias or Shampoo, It Might Be a Pesticide
from USDA Agricultural Research Service A scent that petunias and snapdragons release to attract pollinators may be an environmentally friendly control for pests like the spotted wing drosophila fly (SWD) and …
Stink Bug Could Infest by the Tens of Thousands
It’s unknown if the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) can live in the major agriculture-producing areas of California. Researchers say if it can, large populations could take over crops by …
Single Stink Bug Could Ruin Crush
The brown marmorated stink bug could be a huge problem for fruit growers in California and especially bad for a few specific crops like wine grapes.