Join  this seminar to explore Russell IPM’s pheromone monitoring system of Halyomorpha halys, an invasive pest emerging in the United Kingdom (Uk).

Halyomorpha halys also known as the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is a serious and polyphagous pest native to Asia but spreading globally with serious impacts on agricultural productivity. The adult bugs were first recorded in the UK in 2018 in South-East England in the wild, and the juvenile stages were detected for the first time in 2024.

 The insect poses a threat to UK horticulture as it can feed on and damage a wide range of plant species, including soft fruit, ornamentals, field vegetables and tree fruit. Additionally, during autumn, the pest may invade homes, creating nuisance issues for residents.

Implementing an effective system for both early detection and monitoring for this pest is important. It allows interventions while pest populations are still at low or moderate levels and manage the pest effectively when it is established. To meet these needs, Russell IPM has developed a cost-effective pheromone  system, specifically designed to  detect and monitor BMSB in both agricultural and residential environments.