39-2022 Management of Redbanded Stink Bug in MS Soybean Production Systems Final Report

Redbanded stink bugs were the most abundant stink bug species present in 2017 in Mississippi. This species is extremely damaging and often enters the fields much later than our traditional species (Green, Southern Green, and Brown). The redbanded stink bug is capable of causing severe economic damage well after stink bug sprays are recommended to be terminated for our native species (R 6.5). There were reports of several fields that were complete losses and many others with substantial deductions at the elevator from damage due to this pest. Redbanded stink bugs are extremely damaging and harder to control with commonly used insecticides. This project will outline objectives to better understand management tactics to manage RBSB in Mississippi to ensure profitability for growers.