Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Information

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food has found conclusive evidence that this invasive alien pest has established itself in Ontario. Download the pdf to the right to find out how to use unique characteristics to identify this insect.

How can you help?

Early detection is important to the long term success of management programs. We need to have a better understanding of where this pest is and how well it is established. There is a monitoring network for this pest; however, we have a better chance of finding pockets of small populations if more people are looking. Tracking the distribution and spread is essential. If you think you have found BMSB, contact the Agriculture Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or email ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca. Place the insect in a leak proof container and add rubbing alcohol, or freeze to kill it.

For more information visit the OMAFRA website at:www.ontario.ca/stinkbug

* Project funding provided by the Grain Farmers of Ontario.

For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
Local: (519) 826-4047
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca