Studying the spread of Asian BMSB and it’s damage on experimental hazelnut garden

Author: lika dekanoidze
Keywords: BMSB, Invasive pest, behavior, monitoring, agricultural crops
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Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) Halyomorpha halys (Stäl) (Heteroptera - Pentatomidae) is an invasive insect pest species naturally occurring in Asia. More than 10 years ago the BMSB populations become established in North America and in Europe. In Georgia, BMSB populations were observed during the 2015 season with the significant economic injuries reported during the 2016, 2017 seasons. In addition to hazelnuts (with exportable value), BMSB has the potential also to cause severe injuries on other crops such as maize, citruses, pome and stone fruit etc. One of the most important think to plan and implement BMSB Monitoring and Integrated Management, is to study insect biology. The aim of this research was to study the insect behavior and spread in western Georgia, concreted in expansion plots of nursery garden's. In this project, we studied the dynamics of the growth of BMSB population and there vital cycle. We studied of insect dependence on temperature, there migration routes and the scrubbing sites. This data and results will facilitate efficient planning and assurance of pest monitoring, management and control measures, and conducting research studies.