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Research Project: Improved Biologically-Based Tactics to Manage Invasive Insect Pests and Weeds

Location: Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research

Title: Trapping and monitoring Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) and its natural enemies in north Florida

Author
item HASEEB, MUHAMMAD - Florida A & M University
item JAMES, SHARISE - Florida A & M University
item Legaspi, Jesusa
item KANGA, LAMBERT - Florida A & M University

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/6/2020
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera:Pentatomidae), is an invasive pest new to Florida. In north Florida, the survey and monitoring work started in Leon and Gadsden Counties on June 8, 2020. The 4-foot yellow pyramid traps embedded with BMSB pheromone and lures were installed in persimmon, chestnuts, blueberries, and muscadine grapes (Leon Co.) and olives (Gadsden Co.) to monitor BMSB and its natural enemies. Weekly survey data on the BMSB and its natural enemies is being collected. First specimens of the pest in Leon Co., Tallahassee were collected in the Center for Viticulture and Small Fruit Research, Florida A&M University on June 15 and 19,2020 from the chestnuts and persimmons. Later, on June 26, the species identification and new county record was confirmed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry. No BMSBs were collected in the Gadsden Co. These traps collected adults (both male and female)BMSBs (99%) and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th instars (1%). Also, we have recorded eggs (ca.30%) of a parasitic tachinid fly, Trichopoda pennipes(Fab.) (Diptera: chinidae)on the body of the adult BMSBs. The fly oviposits on the dorsal and ventral side of the head, thorax and abdomen of the BMSBs. The presence of the BMSB is concerning for farmers because it feeds on a large number of high value food crops and ornamental plants. The results of the trapping and monitoring of the pest and its natural enemies will be discussed.