Common name: Brown marmorated stink bug
Scientific name: Halyomorpha halys
Order: Hemiptera
Affects: Fruit, vegetables and ornamental trees
Main season: All year round
La Halyomorpha halys, commonly known as the brown marmorated stink bug, is an invasive agricultural pest native to East Asia and belonging to the Pentatomidae family. This pest feeds on a wide range of plants, including fruits, vegetables and ornamental trees, causing serious damage to both crop quality and yield. Its resilience and adaptability have allowed it to spread worldwide, affecting agricultural crops and causing nuisance in urban areas.
Adults of Halyomorpha halys measure between 12 and 17 mm in length. Their body is shield-shaped and greyish-brown coloured, which gives them their common name. The presence of alternating white-yellowish and dark bands on the antennae, legs and abdomen help to distinguish them from other similar species. The eyes are reddish in colour and located on the sides of the head.
It normally has two generations per year in temperate climates, but in warmer areas it can have more generations. The life cycle of the brown marmorated stink bug includes two main stages in addition to the adult stage: nymph and egg.
Nymphs go through five stages before reaching adulthood. In the early stages, nymphs are black and red in colour, with no developed wings, and as they grow, their colouring becomes more similar to that of adults.
The eggs are whitish or light green in colour and elliptical in shape. They are laid in groups of 20 to 30 on the underside of leaves.
These insects spend most of their lives as adults, as this stage can last an average of 5 months. However, in climates with very high or very low temperatures, they do not reach this stage.
The main damage is caused by adults and nymphs of Halyomorpha halys. With their piercing mouthparts, they suck the juice from plants, causing discolouration on the surface of the fruit and deformities. Adults prefer to feed on fruit, while nymphs also feed on leaves and stems. The damage caused reduces crop yields, as the affected fruit cannot be sold, resulting in significant economic losses.
In green areas, it affects the appearance and health of gardens, causing premature leaf loss by feeding on ornamental plants and trees. In winter, it seeks shelter in buildings and when disturbed, the brown stink bug releases a strong odour, making its presence unpleasant for humans.
It is recommended to keep the traps active throughout the year, especially in areas with warm temperatures, although Halyomorpha halys is more commonly found in spring and summer.
Use 1 to 3 traps/ha. The traps should be active 2 to 3 weeks before the insect begins to fly.
The number of traps per hectare depends on a number of factors that favour its appearance and spread.
Despite its preference for temperate climates, this pest is extremely resistant and can survive in a wide range of temperatures. Its reproduction and development find the best conditions in regions with mild winters and warm summers. In areas with warm climates, they can have a greater number of generations per year.
Halyomorpha halys feeds on more than 170 plant species, including fruit trees, vegetables, ornamental crops, and wild plants. This ability to feed on diverse sources allows it to establish itself in different ecosystems.
It has the ability to fly short distances between crops, plants, and urban areas, facilitating its local expansion. It prefers agricultural areas, although it can also be found in urban and suburban environments, where it invades buildings, homes, and warehouses to survive cold temperatures.
ECONEX HALYOMORPHA HALYS 43 MG 60 DAYS 1 UNIT is a sexual pheromone diffuser attracts male and female Halyomorpoha halys. It has a field life of 60 days. It is recommended to place the diffuser inside an ECONEX TRAP FOR HALYOMORPHA and hang the trap.
ECONEX TRAP FOR HALYOMORPHA is a funnel-type trap designed to capture the Halyomorpoha halys.
The trap, made of UV-resistant plastic polymer, consists of an inverted green funnel and a transparent lid that fits onto the funnel with a bayonet lock. A two-piece triangular structure is placed in the inverted funnel, which are assembled together in a cross shape, and a landing platform for the target insect is placed at the base of these two assembled pieces (the latter structure is made of polycarbonate). The trap is equipped with a string for hanging. It must be used with the appropriate attractant. It has an average useful life of 6 to 7 years.
ECONEX HALYOMORPHA HALYS 43 MG 60 DAYS 1 UNIT
Attractant diffusers for males and females of Halyomorpha halys with an in-field duration of 60 days.
Code: UIPHOVA523
ECONEX TRAP FOR HALYOMORPHA
Recommended trap for Halyomorpoha halys biocontrol
Code: UIPFETA335
The aggregation pheromone diffuser should be placed in the inverted green funnel. Once removed from the envelope, the diffuser does not need to be activated, just placed correctly in the trap.
ECONEX TRAP FOR HALYOMORPHA should be stored in its original packaging, in a dry and cool space. In this case, the product remains effective indefinitely. In-field, it has an average lifespan of 6-7 years.
ECONEX HALYOMORPHA HALYS 43 MG 60 DAYS 1 UNIT. diffusers should be stored in their original package, in the refrigerator at 4ºC, or in the freezer at -18ºC, in which case they remain effective for 2 and 4 years respectively. Keep away from food and drinks.
ECONEX HALYOMORPHA HALYS 43 MG 60 DAYS 1 UNIT
Corrugated cardboard box with 500 units (25 packs of 20 units)
Box dimensions: 0,24 x 0,32 x 0,22 m (width x length x height)
Box weight: 2 kg.
Includes a leaflet with detailed information of the product employment.
Box with 500 units.
(25 packs x 20 units)
ECONEX TRAP FOR HALYOMORPHA
Corrugated cardboard box with 30 units.
Box dimensions: 0,60 x 0,40 x 0,35 m (width x length x height).
Box weight: 10 kg.
Box with 30 units.
ECONEX TRAP FOR HALYOMORPHA LEAFLET
Leaflet in PDF format that can be downloaded by clicking on the image.
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