Stink Bugs on Brambles
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Stink bugs (Halyomorpha halys, Euschistus spp., Chinavia hilare) are 1/2 inch to ¾ inch long and shield-shaped. Several species attack brambles, including brown marmorated stink bug, brown stink bug, one-spotted stinkbug, and green stink bug. Nymphs may feed on foliage; adults feed on fruit. Fruit damage results in poor drupelet development and deformed fruit.
Brown stink bug on blackberry fruit.
(Photo: Ric Bessin, University of Kentucky)
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs.
(Photo: Ric Bessin, University of Kentucky)
Green stink bug nymph.
(Photo: Ric Bessin, University of Kentucky)
Management:
- Monitor activity with pheromone-baited black pyramid traps.
- Apply insecticides if damage is observed and stink bugs are present.
