Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys
Invasive stink bug from Asia that pierces fruit, causing corky tissue and surface dimpling.
Biology and lifecycle
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Signs to watch for
- Cat-facing or dimpling on fruit surface
- Corky tissue beneath puncture sites
- Adult bugs aggregating on trees
Controls
- Trap crops near orchard edges
- Targeted border sprays during influx
- Fall building exclusion to reduce spring populations
- Pheromone-baited monitoring traps