Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug ( Halyomorpha halys) is a native of Eastern Asia and was first detected in Pennsylvania in October 2001. The insects often are found in houses, where they produce an unpleasant smelling chemical. They can be an agricultural pest, threatening apples, pears, peaches, figs, mulberries, citrus, persimmon and soybeans.

Resources

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (USDA) includes news releases, date of introduction, U.S. distribution data, management plans, images and videos, and links to additional Federal publications.

The National Wildlife Federation site covers identification, how to rid your home of stink bugs, crops they damage, plus links to a map of detections in the U.S., and to other online resources.

The Unwelcome House Guest: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug —A Guide for Residents, Property Managers, and Pest Management Professionals.This 3-page PDF from the New York State IPM Program at Cornell University, addresses indoor infestations of stink bugs and provides suggestions on how to seal their entryways to the residence.

Last updated December 28, 2023

Invasive Pests

Insect Diagnostic Lab

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For more information about an insect, or how to deal with an insect problem in or around your home or garden, contact the Insect Diagnostic Lab, a program of Cornell Cooperative Extension in the Department of Entomology. For a $25 fee, an insect or related arthropod can be shipped to the lab, or a detailed photo can be emailed, for expert identification. Diagnostician Jason Dombroskie, Ph.D. has many years ofexperience identifying insects and other arthropods. More information about this service, including fact sheets on common outdoor and indoor insects, can be found on their website.