Back to resources

Brown marmorated stink bug contingency plan

Click here to view the resource

Provides background information on brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys, to assist in determining requirements for the initial response to a detection of this exotic stink bug in Australia.

Only key information for the immediate response is provided in this document, such as biology, surveillance and collection of samples and the immediate response to its detection. More detailed information can be found in other supporting material that is listed in the document.

Author(s): Plant Health Australia

Published: May 31, 2017

Date added: March 20, 2019

Keeping an eye on pests how to report a suspect pest

Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.

Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).

Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide™ for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.

Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.

Click here for details on what to expect.