Life History Traits of the Pentatomidae (Hemiptera) for the Development of Pest Management Tools

Knowledge of the biology a pest is essential for building sustainable management programmes. Pentatomidae have hemimetabolous life cycle with egg, nymphal, and adult stages, which differ in morphological, ecological, behavioural traits. Some these traits, such as mating behaviour, pheromones (alarm aggregation pheromones) acquisition gut symbionts can be targeted strategies. Here, we review available literature on history traits potential use Pheromone-mediated disruption symbiont are two important targets control. Other alarm enhancing natural enemies substrate-borne vibration deserve further consideration. Colour vision flight ability still poorly studied, despite their importance stink bug management.