Organic BMSB Links

The Challenge

Organic growers face a special challenge when it comes to BMSB because there are no organically approved pesticides for management of the insect.

Research Response

Researchers associated with this project have created resources targeted at organic farmers:

June 19, 2018 BMSB Management Survey for Commercial Producers

Participate in a nationwide survey to gather information from farmers and growers on the economic impact of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) on agriculture.

September 29, 2014 From Asia: Sustainable Insights into Stink Bugs

A collection of articles originally published in Asia yields a bounty of insights into the brown marmorated stink bug.

February 21, 2012 Webinar: Stink Bug Management with Trap Crops on Organic Farms

This webinar presents aspects of stink bug biology, ecology, and behavior as they relate to the use of monitoring and suppression tools with an emphasis on trap cropping. Source: Dr. Russell Mizell via eXtension.

November 20, 2012 Organic Management of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs?

The brown marmorated stink bug is hard to manage in conventional agriculture, but organic growers could be hit the hardest. Source: Ag Professional, Nov. 20, 2012.