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Classical Biological Control of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)

The BMSB is an introduced insect that is indigenous throughout Eastern Asia, and it is a serious pest of fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Our Citizen Science activities include having individual citizens participate in the research by allowing traps to be set on their properties and collecting BMSB in their houses or businesses.

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Project Status: Active - recruiting volunteers

Participation Tasks: Specimen/sample collection,

Start Date: 2010-02-28

Project Contact: delfosse@msu.edu.

Federal Government Sponsor:

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Other Federal Government Sponsor: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Fields of Science: Ecology and environment, Nature and outdoors, Pollinators/insects

Intended Outcomes: Research development, Individual learning, Conservation,