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Entomology
Tania Yonow, Darren J. Kriticos, Noboru Ota, Gonzalo A. Avila, Kim A. Hoelmer, Huayan Chen, Valerie Caron
Summary: The brown marmorated stink bug, native to Asia, has become a key pest in Europe and North America by feeding on important crops. Studies suggest it may also spread to Australia, prompting research into management options. Models of its potential distribution and that of its natural enemies show overlap, indicating potential for biological control.
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Entomology
Adelaine E. Abrams, Alfredo Alvarez, Matthew S. Rodriguez, Cindy R. Kron, Dave E. Bellamy, Spencer S. Walse
Summary: The article presents a method on rearing brown marmorated stink bugs on live cowpea plants and proposes techniques to induce adults to enter and exit diapause. This scalable system provides access to a large number of specimens each week, which is particularly useful for developing treatment efficacy data.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Entomology
Stephen M. A. Corbett, John P. Cullum, Adelaine E. Abrams, Mathew S. Rodriguez, Tracy C. Leskey, Spencer S. Walse
Summary: The governments of Australia and New Zealand require phytosanitary treatment to control brown marmorated stink bugs in imported nonhorticultural consignments. A commercial fumigant called eFUME, consisting of a dilution of ethyl formate in carbon dioxide, effectively controlled overwintering adult stink bugs in field-collected samples. The study provides further insights into the technical and operational aspects of using this fumigant in commercial practice.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
H. N. Nguyen, L. D. Stringer, K-J Hong
Summary: The study found that radiation significantly reduced the lifespan of male stink bugs, but did not affect the longevity and fecundity of their female partners and offspring. The negative effects of radiation exposure were inherited by the F1 generation, leading to shortened developmental duration and decreased weight gain.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Entomology
Matthew T. Kamiyama, Kenji Matsuura, Toshimitsu Hata, Tsuyoshi Yoshimura, Chin-Cheng Scotty Yang
Summary: The study deployed fresh and frozen H. halys egg masses in Kyoto, Japan to determine the species composition, phenology, and efficiency of egg parasitoids in the native region. The results revealed insights on the abundance and parasitism rates of native H. halys parasitoids, with Trissolcus japonicus having the highest parasitism rate.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2022)
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Physiology
Wen-Jing Li, Ju-Hong Chen, Gonzalo A. Avila, Muhammad-Yasir Ali, Xin-Yue Tian, Zheng-Yu Luo, Feng Zhang, Shu-Sen Shi, Jin-Ping Zhang
Summary: This study shows that cold storage can extend the shelf life of parasitoid wasps, but it also decreases the number of offspring produced. The parasitism behavior of the wasps is not affected by host density, but it is significantly reduced after cold storage. These findings have important implications for the artificial rearing and cultivation of insects like parasitoid wasps in biological control programs.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Robert N. McDougall, Emily C. Ogburn, James F. Walgenbach, Anne L. Nielsen
Summary: The study found that under specific photoperiods, the critical photoperiod affecting the completion of reproductive diapause in the brown marmorated stink bug is estimated to be 13.0-13.5 hours, with increasing photoperiods associated with increased reproduction probability, earlier time to first oviposition, and higher fecundity rates. Additionally, modeling predicts that the twin constraints of photoperiod and temperature prevent the populations that undergo diapause from producing more than two generations annually within the US.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Entomology
Ted E. Cottrell, Glynn Tillman, Erin E. Grabarczyk, Michael Toews, Ashfaq Sial, Sriyanka Lahiri
Summary: The recent study focused on the spatiotemporal distribution of stink bugs and their natural enemies across farmscapes. However, little attention has been given to the impact of plant height on vertical stratification of stink bugs and their natural enemies in diverse habitats. This study investigated the capture of different stink bug species and a predaceous wasp in different habitats and at varying heights, and evaluated the effects of canopy height and habitat on stink bug egg mass predation and parasitism.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Entomology
Emily C. Ogburn, Thomas M. Ohmen, Anders S. Huseth, Dominic D. Reisig, George G. Kennedy, James F. Walgenbach
Summary: Brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys, was studied in mountain and plains regions, showing univoltine and bivoltine life cycles, respectively. Poor establishment of the bug in plains was attributed to heat stress and oviposition issues. A model was developed to understand the relationship between cumulative degree-days and oviposition and adult eclosion.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
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Horticulture
Nika Cvelbar Weber, Jaka Razinger, Jerneja Jakopic, Valentina Schmitzer, Metka Hudina, Ana Slatnar, Robert Veberic, Franci Stampar, Tilen Zamljen
Summary: The polyphagous brown marmorated stink bug is an important pest that can feed on and cause damage to strawberries. Its attacks lead to a decrease in sugar content and an increase in phenolic compounds in the strawberries, impacting the plant's secondary metabolism. Infested fruit are not suitable for commercial production due to off-flavors produced.
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Entomology
Joanna J. Fisher, Jhalendra P. Rijal, Frank G. Zalom
Summary: High temperature events have a significant impact on the survival and reproduction of H. halys, while the influence of humidity on its survival rate depends on temperature and life stage. High humidity may increase first instar survival but decrease third to fourth instar survival.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Physiology
Zehua Wang, Fan Yang, Ang Sun, Shuang Shan, Yongjun Zhang, Shanning Wang
Summary: Chemosensory protein HhalCSP15 was found to be enriched in the antennae of Halyomorpha halys, suggesting its involvement in olfactory perception. Three natural compounds showed strong binding abilities with HhalCSP15, with EEZ-MDT acting as a kairomone during host plant foraging in H. halys. These findings provide insight into the physiological roles of CSPs in H. halys and expand the understanding of CSPs' olfactory function in stink bugs.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Enrico Schifani, Daniele Giannetti, Elena Costi, Giulia Franconi, Arianna Campostrini, Lara Maistrello, Donato A. A. Grasso
Summary: The brown marmorated stink bug, an Asian species, has become a major agricultural pest in North America and Europe. Ants from the genus Crematogaster are predators of the stink bug nymphs in Asia and the Mediterranean. Laboratory experiments show that the Mediterranean ant C. scutellaris does not harm the parasitized eggs or attack the adult parasitoids.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Matthew T. Kamiyama, Kenji Matsuura, Tsuyoshi Yoshimura, Chin-Cheng Scotty Yang
Summary: Through the ZINB model and GAMM, it was found that temperature significantly affects the trap catch of H. halys, while precipitation has no effect. The study provides the first forecasting models for native H. halys population dynamics based on degree days, improving population forecasting and filling knowledge gaps for efficient management of this globally invasive species.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Tilen Zamljen, Robert Veberic, Metka Hudina, Ana Slatnar
Summary: The invasive pest Halyomorpha halys can cause severe damage to fruits and vegetables, particularly peppers. This study investigated the metabolic response of infested peppers, how different pepper cultivars react to infestation, and the impact of H. halys on post-harvest quality. The results showed a significant decrease in metabolite levels after storage, with a marked reduction in capsaicinoids in both pungent and non-pungent peppers. Additionally, there was an increase in capsaicinoid content in infested fruits, suggesting a potential defensive function against H. halys.