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Current pest status on Brown marmorated stinkbugs, Japanese beetles, Aphids, Codling moth, Oriental fruit moth, Europeam red mite, and the 2011 season biofix for major pests.
As much as we do not want to admit it, the brown marmorated stink bug, (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys has established itself in our surroundings and most likely this insect pest will continue to pose an extremely serious threat to our agricultural systems for years to come. During the last two years researchers and extension specialists from throughout the Mid-Atlantic states have documented the enormous potential of this insect to destroy the quality of various fruits, vegetables and some agronomic crops such as soybean and corn. According to information recently gathered by Mark Seetin, the U.S. Apple Association Director of Regulatory and Industry Affairs, the estimated losses during the 2010 season for this region’s fruit growers exceeded $37 million.
