​​​​Pest Threat of the Invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug to Tomatoes in the U.S.

June 2012 | 10 min., 56 sec.
by Tom Kuhar
Virginia Tech

Summary

This presentation will help educate consultants, growers, and other practitioners on the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive pest that is damaging tomatoes in the mid-Atlantic United States and also spreading across the entire country. A brief summary of the biology and ecology of this insect is presented as well as what researchers have learned concerning its management in tomatoes and other vegetables.

About the Presenter

Tom Kuhar​​ Tom Kuhar has a 75% Research and a 25% Extension appointment in the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech. His program focuses on the development and assessment of novel approaches for managing arthropod pests of vegetables. His research interests include biological control, ecology, integrated pest management, and insecticide resistance management strategies.​

Contact Information:
Email: tkuhar@vt.edu

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