Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann (Heteroptera: Coreidae), commonly known as western conifer seed bug (WCSB), is an invasive pest in the Mediterranean, where it has been associated with decline of Pinus pinea L. kernel production. A biological control WCSB populations native egg parasitoids may reduce economic losses. With purpose to obtaining masses laid situ bags WCSB, adults were placed, f...

Stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) are polyphagous pests that disperse from woodland habitats into crops following food availability. Black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.; Rosaceae) is common in the southeast US. In this 3-yr study, our principal objective was to determine if black acts as a reproductive host well source of for stink adjacent Georgia, USA. Each yr, trees were examined visually...