Pest Alert
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)
- Brown marmorated stink bug is an exotic pest that has had a major impact on agriculture in the eastern US.
- It has been detected in Mesa County.
- Use the picture as a guide for identification.
- There are many species of native stink bugs in western Colorado, some of which can become agricultural pests.
- Some of our local species are very similar to BMSB in appearance.
- Look for a brown, not black or green stink bug with white bands on the antennae.
- If you suspect you have seen BMSB please bring a specimen into the Tri River Area Extension Office.
Additional Information
- Colorado State University
- Stop BMSB Management of brown marmorated stink bug in US specialty crops
- ARS Works Toward Control of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug article from AGResearch Magazine provided by United States Department of Agriculture
- ARS Electronic Information Kit from Agricultural Research Service provided by United States Department of Agriculture
Tree-of-Heaven
- Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is associated with crop lands adjacent to wood lots and forested areas where it is established in the eastern U.S. Tree-of-heaven appears to be especially favored by BMSB, and it is often used in survey for the stink bug.
- We have been mapping tree of heaven distribution within the pest district boundaries in preparation for future surveys.
- Tree-of-heaven is a weed, while not listed as a noxious weed in Colorado, tree-of-heaven reproduces aggressively from seed and should be controlled if possible.
Tree-of-Heaven report
An excellent overview of tree-of-heaven biology and control tactics from the University of Maryland.
