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The Brown Marmorata bug, a new invader in Asia
Brown Marmorata bug adult. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most of probably transported to the U.S. in shipping boxes and the first collection in September 1998 in Allentown, PA, Marmorata Brown stink bug is a wheel that has demonstrated strong a remarkable ability to rapidly expand their territory. According to the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Halyomorpha halys this insect aliens and has been raised in 37 counties and may exist in all counties. It has also spread to Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Has even states West California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah and Idaho. The species may have invaded other states.
The adult of the species is about 17 mm long, usually brown with white segments in the segments of the antennae and the alternating white and dark bands on the membranous, overlapping on the back wing. There are areas of copper or metallic blue stitches in the head and pronotum. The scent glands found on the dorsal surface of abdomen and lower thorax. These glands are secreting the substance that gives them their unpleasant odor.
The hatches immature form groups of 20 to 30 green, elliptical, egg 1.6 x 1.3 mm, deposited on the underside of the leaves. Develop from birth to adult, through five stages or instars. The first stage has a belly yellow-red and dark eyes, red. As they progress through the next four stages of his abdomen gradually turn to white with red spots.
Although still not considered a major pest in the United States by the USDA, simply because it has not reached sufficient numbers to provide care, may become so in the future. In its native habitat in Asia is a serious pest of fruit crops. The damage caused necrosis and strain their food makes the fruit unmarketable. Today No known species of predators in the new world that provide natural pest control so you can continue to spread unchecked, at least in the near future.
Despite its status as agricultural pest has not been established here, this error occurs in the insect family Pentatomidae, has certainly caught the attention of homeowners. According to NJAES Rutgers Cooperative Extension, in the fall, when temperatures begin to cool, rather than hibernate in leaf litter, as most species do bugs, stink bugs Adult Brown Marmorata find shelter and housing make perfect protected overwintering sites. Before entering structures normally congregate in large quantities in exterior walls, like the Asian ladybug beetle and the failure of Arce, creating concern among owners housing. From there they move inside, sometimes en masse. Once inside, these little invaders are a major nuisance. They go into every room of the house, looking hibernation places. They get into costume cabinet drawers and other places. If you sat on, crushed or disturbed caught a foul odor emitting from two glands on both sides. The odor may persist for up to 3 days or until the area is well ventilated. They are incapable of biting.
The control can BRSB achieved by exclusion, physical removal or treatment with a pesticide. The first line of defense is exclusion. Caulk and seal all cracks, cracks and holes around the outside of your home. Make sure all screens fit tightly. Check all attic and crawl space vent screens to ensure they are firmly in place and intact. Also check the seals around the doors great and make sure there is a tight sweep at the bottom of the door man. If the error is beyond their exclusion efforts may attempt to physically eliminate. If you pick try to use rubber gloves so your hands do not pick up your scent. They may empty then empty the contents of vacuum in a plastic bag and tie it closed before thus eliminating the insects do not escape. Note that the gap can smell these insects for a period of time. The third option is treatment with a pesticide. We therefore recommend calling a professional. If you decide to do it yourself Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has examined numerous insecticides against the BMSM adults. Their detection suggests that products containing the following materials may be helpful. Note that only been tested in the laboratory and not in the field:
B-cyfluthrin, bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, deltamethrin, dinotefuran, Fenpropathrin, a cyhalothrin.
Some of these products can not be registered for indoor use.
Some or all of these materials may be available for, and only legal for use by professionals. This will depend state or local government of federal regulations. Check the regulations for your area. As with all pest control materials, be sure to read and follow all the label instructions to the letter. The label is the law. To use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling may be unsafe and a violation of federal law. Be sure to use personal protective equipment.
About the Author
Harry Case is Sales and Marketing Manager for Pest Control Center, Inc. in California and is a licensed pest control “Field Representative.” He has been in the Structural Pest Control industry since May of 2005. Harry also has 16 & ½ years experience as a licensed Pest Control Operator in the related field of Landscape Pest and disease Control in the state of Washington.
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