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Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)- a new invasive
pest
In August, 2004 a single specimen of brown marmorated
stink bug was caught in a trap in southeast Portland's Ladd's Addition.
Currently it has not been determined if there is a breeding population
in Oregon but there is a possibility that there are more of these invasive
stink bugs in our area. This stink bug causes plant damage and is also
a nuisance pest, invading households during cold weather similar to other
insects such as box elder bugs. The following links have more information
about this new stink bug. Anyone who thinks they have found additional
specimens of the stink bug should contact the Invasive Species Hotline
at 1-866-INVADER (1-866-468-2337).
Oregon
Department of Agriculture Pest Alert: brown marmorated stink bug
Excellent pictures comparing the BMSB to rough stink bugs, Brochymena
quadripustula.
Biology
of Halyomorpha halys, The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB): Final
Report USDA APHIS CPHST 2004 (one year project)
One of the most comprehensive treatments of the stink bug and its potential
impact. The list of host plants should be useful to assess local impact
on ornamental species.
Penn
State Brown marmorated stink bug fact sheet
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture's Entomology Circular #204: Brown marmorated
stink bug, Halyomorph halys (Stal)
Nice photos of damage to Pawlonia, apparently a preferred host plant.
Also photos to help differentiate BMSB from a native stink bug species.
Rutger's
fact sheet on the brown marmorated stink bug
Invasive
species: brown marmorated stink bug
Picture rich website.
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