I can’t browse the latest news right now, but I can share what’s commonly reported about stink bugs and how to find current updates.
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What stink bugs are usually in the news: The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is the most frequently covered species, notable for invading homes in fall and causing agricultural losses in various crops. Prior reporting has highlighted expanding ranges in North America and ongoing efforts to monitor and manage populations.[1][4][7]
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How to get the latest updates quickly:
- Check major outlets’ science or agriculture sections for “stink bug” or “brown marmorated stink bug” and filter by the latest date.
- Look for reports from agricultural extension services (e.g., state universities in the U.S., or equivalents in Brazil) and national agriculture departments, as they often publish seasonal advisories.
- Search for recent pest management updates or climate-change related range shifts that mention BMSB, since many recent stories tie population dynamics to weather patterns.
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Many homes and orchards in the mid-Atlantic region have been overrun by the brown marmorated stink bug, the latest in what seems to be a steady stream of exotic, invasive insects that have found their way into the United States in recent years. And as with many of its fellow interlopers -- such as the Asian longhorned beetle and the emerald ash borer -- experts haven't yet identified any good solutions for managing or eradicating the pest.
www.psu.eduThe project involves more than 50 scientists who are investigating the impact BMSB have on grapes, orchard crops, small fruits, ornamental crops and vegetables, as well as ways to prevent or minimize the pest’s impact. BMSB have been found in 40 states and have caused the most damage in the Mid-Atlantic region. The value of at-risk crops where BMSB have been established or identified exceeds $21 billon.
www.usda.govEntomologist Dr. Art Evans and WCVE producer Steve Clarke discuss the latest developments with the brown marmorated stink bug.
www.vpm.orgAs warmer weather approaches, scientists are gearing up for the resurgence of the stink bug.Native to China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, the brown marmorated stink bug is rumored to have arrived in the United States via packing materials used for ship.....
www.army.milStink bugs are causing economic damage, but in some parts of the world they are considered a delicacy.
www.foxnews.comNow that it's autumn, people could see stink bugs creeping into their homes "by the thousands." One study suggests that within a few decades, even more people will be impacted.
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