Penn State University entomologist Dr. David Biddinger provided some rules of thumb growers can apply so as not to destroy all natural enemies and the integrity of integrated pest management programs as they go about controlling the brown marmorated stinkbug. Insecticide selection—Choose the product least harmful to natural enemies, but also keep in mind preharvest intervals and rate limitations on the label. Insecticide timing—Only apply a highly effective insecticide for stinkbugs when they are in your orchard.  This requires vigilant monitoring of the blocks and surrounding habitat (woods, corn, or soybean fields). The stinkbug is most active at night. Dosage—The […]