tree infestation - Ask Extension
do you know what kind of bug this is? it is destroying our trees. Mimosa, cherry, red maple and locus trees.
Knowledgebase
tree infestation #204878
Asked August 05, 2014, 5:47 PM EDT
do you know what kind of bug this is? it is destroying our trees. Mimosa, cherry, red maple and locus trees.
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
This is a stink bug, possibly the brown marmorated stink bug. This insect is a relatively new invasive species in the state and has a very wide host range. It can also become a pest in homes much like boxelder bugs.
