Stink Bug Population Management and Behavior

The video discusses the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive species from Asia, and its significant impact on agriculture in the United States, particularly in the mid-Atlantic region. The 2010 outbreak caused severe crop losses. Research efforts focus on understanding the bug's dispersal and behavior using tools like flight mills and harmonic radar. Environmental factors, such as temperature, affect their development. The goal is to reduce their population and mitigate their impact on both agriculture and homeowners.

Where is the brown marmorated stink bug originally from?

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

In which year did the biggest outbreak of the stink bug occur in the mid-Atlantic region?

• 2005

• 2020

• 2010

• 2015

How many states in the US have detected the presence of the brown marmorated stink bug?

• 30

• 50

• 41

• 35

What is one of the main reasons homeowners find stink bugs to be a nuisance?

• They damage furniture

• They are poisonous

• They invade homes in large numbers

• They are noisy

What tool is used to measure the flight capacity of stink bugs?

• Insect treadmill

• GPS tracker

• Radar detector

• Flight mill system

How far can a stink bug potentially fly in a single day?

• 25 miles

• 75 miles

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

What technology is used to track the movement of stink bugs?

• Magnetic resonance

• Ultrasound

• Harmonic radar

• Infrared sensors

What factor is linked to the development speed of stink bugs?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Light

• Soil type

What has been the effect of cooler and wetter summers on stink bug populations?

• Decreased population

• Population moved north

• No change

• Increased population

What is the long-term goal in managing stink bug populations?

• To eradicate them completely

• To reduce their numbers across the landscape

• To relocate them to non-agricultural areas

• To increase their natural predators