​The brown marmorated stink bug is a voracious eater that damages ornamental and other crops in North America. BMSB has been found in 38 states, causing the greatest crop damage in the Mid-Atlantic region. With funding from USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative, a team of more than 50 researchers is uncovering the pest’s secrets to find management solutions for growers. Click here for stink bug basics, maps and how you can help in tracking.