In addition to its impact on crops and garden plants, the BMSB is a nuisance in the fall when it invades homes looking for places to spend the winter.
Tracking this pest is essential to developing an effective management plan. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food asks that anyone who believes they have found this bug contact them at 1-877-424-1300 or [email protected] . Specimens and high quality photos are essential since there are native stink bugs that look similar. You are also welcome to upload photos using my Report an Infestation page.