Biology, Ecology, and Management of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Abstract

Brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys Stål, is an invasive, herbivorous insect species that was accidentally introduced to the United States from Asia. First discovered in Allentown, PA, in 1996, H. halys has now been reported from at least 40 states in the United States. Additional invasions have been detected in Canada, Switzerland, France, Germany, Italy, and Lichtenstein, suggesting this invasive species could emerge as a cosmopolitan pest species. In its native range, H. halys is classified as an outbreak pest; however, in North America, H. halys has become a major agricultural pest across a wide range of commodities. H. halys is a generalist herbivore, capable of consuming Ͼ100 different species of host plants, often resulting in substantial economic damage; its feeding damage resulted in US$37 million of losses in apple in 2010, but this stink bug species also attacks other fruit, vegetable, field crop, and ornamental plant species. H. halys has disrupted integrated pest management programs for multiple cropping systems. Pesticide applications, including broad-spectrum insecticides, have increased in response to H. halys infestations, potentially negatively influencing populations of beneficial arthropods and increasing secondary pest outbreaks. H. halys is also challenging because it affects homeowners as a nuisance pest; the bug tends to overwinter in homes and outbuildings. Although more research is required to better understand the ecology and biology of H. halys, we present its life history, host plant damage, and the management options available for this invasive pest species.

Deltamethrin-Incorporated Nets as an Integrated Pest Management Tool for the Invasive Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

“…Herein, we report on the toxicity of a commercially available deltamethrin-incorporated LLIN, ZeroFly screen (VestergaardFrandsen, Washington, DC), on an important invasive pest in the United States and Europe, the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stå l) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) (Leskey et al 2012b, Rice et al 2014, and explore strategies for the use of the ZeroFly nets in stink bug IPM.…”

Biological control program is being developed for brown marmorated stink bug

“…Crop losses from BMSB and aggregations in human-made structures have been significant in the eastern United States, where BMSB first established (Rice et al 2014). The establishment of BMSB in this region confirms its tolerance to climates outside of its home range.…”

“…BMSB was first detected in the United States in 1996 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Since then, BMSB has been detected in 42 U.S. states, with establishment (reproduction) confirmed in at least 26 states where nuisance and/or agricultural problems associated with its presence and ensuing economic losses to crops have been reported (NIPMC 2015).Crop losses from BMSB and aggregations in human-made structures have been significant in the eastern United States, where BMSB first established (Rice et al 2014). The establishment of BMSB in this region confirms its tolerance to climates outside of its home range.…”

“…Its host plant range extends to more than 170 species, among which are valuable ornamentals and agricultural fruit, nut and vegetable crops (Lee et al 2013;Rice et al 2014). BMSB can cause direct injury to crops while using its piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed.…”

“…BMSB can cause direct injury to crops while using its piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed. Characterization of feeding injury to marketable crops such as surface discoloration, depressed areas, deformation or abortion of fruit bodies and internal tissue damage can vary by crop (Rice et al 2014). BMSB was first detected in the United States in 1996 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.…”