Brown marmorated stinkbug nymphs develop through five instars, all feeding on fruit. Nymphs and adults cause both external and internal injury. Photo by Tracy Leskey One of the easier ways of monitoring the brown marmorated stinkbug’s invasion status is by listening to homeowner complaints, says Dr. Tracy Leskey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s team leader coordinating efforts to control the bug. Wherever they are, the bugs seek winter shelter in buildings, aggregating in large numbers, covering whole walls before finding their way into walls and attics, often hiding under insulation. People notice—and complain—when they encounter this bug in numbers. Dr. […]