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Will 2011 be the 'Year of Stinkbugs?'
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Ron's take on stink bugs in Maryland
In 2011 the Maryland Stink bug problem will at least persist and in many wooded areas the number of serious infestations will increase. Stink bugs are a tough bug to spotlight. They have been migrating from Pennsylvania for the past several years and have only recently started to become a problem here in Maryland. Lots of products will knock stink bugs down but you should not expect total elimination. Maybe as stink bugs become more of an issue the manufacturers will develop an effective product, but right now we are reducing populations without guarantees. Keep in mind that we have the best products and equipment available and we are still encountering issues. Homeowners who attempt control stink bugs with farm store/ hardware store products are destined for miserable failure. Best to call on a professional equipped to manage the infestation. - Ron Anders, President, Accutech Pest Management
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Stink bugs facts
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The Asian or Marmorated stink bug was first reported in Allentown, PA in 2001.
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Their presence has been documented in Oregon and California.
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The Asian stink bug feeds on a variety of hosts in the landscape including fruit trees.
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Stink bugs have inflicted significant damage to commercial crops such as soybean, apple, cotton and peach crops. In 2010 loss of more than 80% of the crop was reported in some West Virginia apple and peach orchards.
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They do no harm to humans, but may emit an unpleasant (stink) odor when threatened.
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Did You Know?
Ants invade homes and other structures in search of food, water, and shelter. Therefore, effective ant management needs to be a combination of control methods that involve inspection, sanitation and exclusion, habitat modification, and often some type(s) of insecticides.
Source: Patricia Alder and Michael Waldvogel |
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