Tag Archives: BMSB

Stink Bug Season 2023 – 2024 New measures

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is a pest that can wipe out entire crops of fruits and vegetables and has the potential to severely impact our agricultural industries.  These pests can enter vehicles, homes and factories in large numbers during autumn months, looking for places to shelter over winter.  Their secretions can be a […]

Proposed 2019-2020 Measures for BMSB

Due to the rapid expansion of the  Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) throughout Europe and North America, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has strengthened the measures and increased the target high risk countries from 9 to 32 for the upcoming risk season from 1st September 2019 to 30th April 2020. The proposed measures are […]

Ships ex China delayed due to Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)

Importers are urged to be vigilant with import regulations and ensure that all goods presented for shipping are compliant, after reports that a number of vessels with cargo originating from China, Japan and Korea have been delayed due to Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) detections. It was reported by car and truck carrier, Armacup, that […]

URGENT FOR IMPORTERS: New goods and countries affected by upcoming Stink bug measures!

The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) can wipe out entire crops of fruits and vegetables and has the potential to severely impact our agricultural industries.  These pests can enter vehicles, homes and factories in large numbers during autumn months, looking for places to shelter over winter.  Their secretions can be a skin allergen and their […]