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Management of BMSB on Commercial Buildings

This study explores the management of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB) on commercial buildings. The research focuses on plant sampling, MDT pheromone traps, spray recommendations, and the impact of building construction on insecticide efficacy.

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Management of BMSB on Commercial Buildings

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  1. Management of BMSB on Commercial Buildings George Hamilton, Ph.D. Specialist in Pest Management BMSB Working Group June 9, 2015 College Park, MD

  2. Bernon 2004

  3. Leskey 2010

  4. Building #5 Red Maple Black Locust Honey Locust Vibernum Dogwood Tricolor Beech Ink Berry Shrubs Parking Street • Two story building • Plants sampled once/wk • MDT pheromone traps • Spray recommendations

  5. What Did We Learn? • Plant sampling can identify potential problem areas. • Target fall foliage sprays to coincide with the development of aggregations. • Spray infested plants and selected building areas. • Questions: • What is the best insecticide to use? • Residual action? • Does a building’s construction affect insecticide efficacy?

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