Adult brown marmorated stink bug
Halyomorpha halys - brown marmorated stink bug
Identification: 1/2 in. in length. Shield shaped body with white banding on antennae and along abdomen. In early spring and late summer, adults will congregate on the sides of buildings in inside structures. Often confused with box elder bugs.
Notes: First detected in US in 1996, Oregon in 2004.
Pest Status: Severe invasive crop and urban nuisance pest. Information about nationwide research against this pest can be found at www.stopBMSB.org
Management: Research is ongoing but some pesticides have been shown to be effective in crop systems. For homeowners, exclusion via sealing of entry points (windows, doors) is recommended. Research into the introduction of natural enemies is in progress.
For more information on stink bugs, visit our stink bug guide.
More information about work being done to stop brown marmorated stink bug on a national level can be found at StopBMSB.org.
Notes: First detected in US in 1996, Oregon in 2004.
Pest Status: Severe invasive crop and urban nuisance pest. Information about nationwide research against this pest can be found at www.stopBMSB.org
Management: Research is ongoing but some pesticides have been shown to be effective in crop systems. For homeowners, exclusion via sealing of entry points (windows, doors) is recommended. Research into the introduction of natural enemies is in progress.
For more information on stink bugs, visit our stink bug guide.
More information about work being done to stop brown marmorated stink bug on a national level can be found at StopBMSB.org.