Episode 60: Kelly Estes - Invasive Insects: Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs

<p>Brown marmorated stink bugs are the latest in a long line of insect invaders which causes severe damage to agricultural crops. &nbsp;It was first collected in Pennsylvania in the late 1990s, and has steadily continued westward across the United States. &nbsp;This pest not only damages crops, but also likes to congregate in homes and other buildings as fall weather begins each year.</p> <p>Kelly Estes monitors and studies this and other insect pests for the Illinois Natural History Survey. &nbsp;In this episode, she discusses the biology of the brown marmorated stink bug, and its history and migration within the US. &nbsp;She also discusses the risk it poses to Midwestern crops and the long-term outlook for its management.</p> <p>To learn more, you can contact Kelly directly through email: <a href="mailto:kcook8@illinois.edu">kcook8@illinois.edu</a> or follow her work on <a href="https://twitter.com/ILPestSurvey">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ILPestSurvey/">Facebook</a> (@ILPestSurvey). &nbsp;Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois. &nbsp;To learn more about the work of its staff of over 200 scientists and technicians, visit <a href="//www.inhs.illinois.edu">www.inhs.illinois.edu</a>.</p>