Everyone knows that stink bugs are annoying and disgusting... But did you know that they are destroying crops? It feeds on numerous tree fruits, vegetables, field crops, and ornamental plants. In 2010 populations exploded causing severe crop losses to apples, peaches, figs, mulberries, all citrus fruits sweet corn, peppers, tomatoes, berries and row crops such as field corn and soybeans in several mid-Atlantic states. They also destroy vineyards which produce wine. They are causing millions of dollars in crop damage, with the apple industry being hit the hardest.Growers in the mid-Atlantic region have reported the worst problems with about 18 per cent of the crop ruined.The industry has reported $37million in damage to apple growers in Maryland and Pennsylvania. We need a solution fast!
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