Current scientific research suggests that pheromone traps are useful tools for monitoring brown marmorated stink bug, especially during the later part of the season. Claims made for mass trapping resulting in economic control of BMSB are not supported by published research at the time of this posting.
Two companies are now offering BMSB lures and traps.
AgBio Inc. has both lures and traps available that have been field tested by independent researchers. These products have been shown to be attractive to both adult and juvenile BMSB, primarily during the later part of the season.
AlphaScents is also selling lures and traps. To the best of our knowledge, these products have not been independently tested.
Researchers across the nation are working on developing management recommendations for BMSB. Any claims made by companies selling materials or information for BMSB control that do not provide evidence of independent evaluation should be carefully considered as research is still in its preliminary stages.
This post does not constitute a endorsement of any product or product manufacturer nor does it constitute a pest management recommendation.
