Displaying items by tag: BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUG

Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up a public awareness campaign to encourage people to report possible sightings of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB).

Biosecurity New Zealand says it is ramping up a public awareness campaign designed to encourage people to report possible sightings of brown marmorated stink bug.

A winter campaign is underway to help raise awareness of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB).

Scientists have developed a new trap for brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB).

Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor is warning travelling Kiwis to be vigilant as the high-season for the crop-eating brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is under way.

New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) was part of a small delegation that recently visited the beautiful country of Georgia, in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia.

Biosecurity New Zealand has directed a vehicle carrier to leave New Zealand waters following the discovery of stink bugs and other regulated pests.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is taking new measures to reduce the risk of brown marmorated stink bugs entering NZ via vehicles and machinery imported from Japan.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has directed a fourth bulk carrier from Japan to leave New Zealand waters following the discovery of brown marmorated stink bug aboard the vessel.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a shield shaped insect native to Asia, which is rapidly expanding its distribution throughout the northern hemisphere.