Brown Stink Bug Euschistus servus (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

Russell Mizell III and
Contacts: Amanda Hodges

Release Date: 8/2/2018

Reviewed At: 7/22/2018

DOI: 10.32473/edis-in796-2009

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the brown stink bug, Euschistus servus, a significant pest in the southern U.S. It details the insect's life cycle, physical description, and the damage it causes to various crops, including peaches and pecans. The article also discusses the geographical distribution, feeding habits, and management strategies, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and using trap crops to control populations. The resurgence of brown stink bugs due to reduced pesticide use in major crops is highlighted, along with the economic impact on agriculture. Published: February 2009.

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Gomez, C., & Mizell, R. (2012). Brown Stink Bug Euschistus servus (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). EDIS, 2012(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in796-2009

Authors

Russell Mizell III

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University of Florida

professor emeritus, Extension entomologist; UF/IFAS Extension North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL

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Celina Gómez

associate professor, controlled environment agriculture, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Agriculture, Purdue University, West Lafayette, former assistant professor, controlled environment horticulture, Department of Environmental Horticulture

Contacts

Amanda Hodges

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