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Brown Mammorated Stink Bug

Task 1

Where did it originate?

The mammorated stink bug originally originated in Taiwan China Japan and Korea

Task 2

Where/how was it introduced

The brown mammorated stink bug was fortuitously introduced into the United States from China or Japan. It is believed to have hitched a ride as a stowaway in packing crates or on various types of machinery. The first documented specimen was collected in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in September 1998.

Task 3

Negative effects on its new ecosystem

BMSB is a serious farming pest because its adults and nymphs feed on over 35 fruiting crops, causing damage to the fruit flesh and skin, making them unsuited for food markets but provided by BMSB is not restricted to farming crops.

Task 4

solution for negative affect

Do your best to prevent BMSB into your house. Place screens over windows, doors and vents, remove window air conditioners and cracks in windows and doorframes will deter the adults from coming in. Removal of window air conditioners is important, as numerous BMSB will enter this way.

Task 5

Here are 5 Interesting facts on BMSB

1. They feed on around 200 different plant species, including a lot of fruits, vegetables and row crops.

2. They the winter time in buildings, including homes in urban areas.

3. You can tell BMSB apart from native stink bugs by looking for alternating light and dark bands on the antennae and abdomen

4. Adult BMSB typically emerges in May, mate, and begin laying eggs by late May and June.

5. BMSB has caused significant damage in other states in the U.S to apples, beans, eggplants, grapes, peppers, sweet corn, Swiss chard and tomatoes.

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