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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

What is a Brown marmorated stink bug?

The brown marmorated stink bug with it’s scientific name of Halyomorpha halys, are large, oval or shield-shaped insects. Hence the name…these bugs give off a stink, which they produce as a defence mechanism against predators.

Where is the stink bug found?

The BMSB originated from Asia so its predominantly from that area. The regulations now applies to shipments from the USA, Italy, Germany, France, Russia, Greece, Hungary, Romania and Georgia.

The UK is not yet on the red list, but it will only be a matter of time before the bug is well establish here too. At present, Australia and New Zealand are the main countries which we have to treat for ZERO tolerance of BMSB.

What damage does the stink bug cause?

It’s important to remember that BMSB pose no risks to humans other than a horrible nuisance, however they have a high security risk for Gardens, Fruit plants, crops and especially cargo and shipments. If Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is found on shipments it can have devastating effects to cars and other high value products.

Pest control treatment

All pest control treatment providers MUST registered under the off-shore treatment scheme and must have demonstrated their capacity to conduct treatments for applicable consignments. The Methods used are as follows:

Why Termapest Ltd?

Terampest Ltd are certified in ALL treatments above, we are the only Brown Marmorated Stink Bug off shore provider in Ireland to use Profume fumigator treatment and we are the ONLY approved heat treatment provider in the UK! If you have a BMSB issue or even think may have , contact Termapest straight away.

Planning to import or export?

Providers

Offshore BMSB treatment providers scheme

Importing

What happens to your goods on arrival during the BMSB season

Crisis in Australia

A big stink has been kicked up in what is becoming an annual problem for car-makers and buyers alike…