Stink Bugs Reported In Nebraska Corn And Soybeans Relatively
high numbers of stink bugs have been reported in Nebraska corn
and soybean crops, according to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Extension entomologist. July 12, 2012 Relatively high numbers of
stink bugs have been reported in Nebraska corn and soybean.
"Both crops are sensitive to stink bug injury during their
reproductive stages, so stink bug scouting should now begin,"
said Bob Wright, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
entomologist. Stink bug surveys conducted in Nebraska from 2009
to 2011 show four species of stink bugs that can be found in
soybeans and corn. They are the green stink bug, brown stink
bug, onespotted stink bug, and red-shouldered stink bug. All
stink bugs are shield-shaped as nymphs and as adults and are
either green or brown. Stink bugs feed on plants and other
insects by piercing and injecting the plant or insect with
digestive enzymes, and removing fluids from the plant or insect,
Wright said. Nymphs and adult stink bugs