Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

 

BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive), and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the same period.

 

Note: The shipped on board date, as indicated on the Ocean Bill of lading, is the date used to determine when goods have been shipped. “Gate in” dates and times will not be accepted to determine when goods are shipped.

 

The following countries below have been categorised as target risk:

  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Armenia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Czechia
  • France
  • Japan (heightened vessel surveillance only).
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kosovo
  • Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg
  • Montenegro
  • Moldova
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Republic of North Macedonia
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • United States of America

The following countries have been identified as emerging risk countries for the -BMSB risk season and may be selected for a random onshore inspection: United Kingdom and China

  • China – random inspections will apply to goods shipped between 1 September to 31 December (inclusive)
  • United Kingdom – random inspections will apply to goods shipped between 1 December to 30 April (inclusive)
  • In addition to the target high risk goods, chapters 94 and 95 will be subject to random inspections for emerging risk countries

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, continuously review the measures throughout the season and may make necessary adjustments based on detections of BMSB and changes in the risk pathways.

For the upcoming BMSB risk season, biosecurity measures apply to:

  • Certain goods manufactured in, or shipped from target risk countries, and/or
  • Vessels that berth at, load or tranship from target risk countries.

The measures apply to goods shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive) that arrive by sea cargo.

 

For further information please feel free to contact us directly or visit the below link: 

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/factsheet2-bmsb-seasonal-measures.pdf

 

What impacts does the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug have?

Brown marmorated stink bugs pose a high biosecurity risk to Australia because of their tendency to hitchhike, highly mobile nature and the lack of effective lures.

Brown marmorated stink bug is a voracious feeder that damages vegetable crops, fruit and ornamental trees. It is known to feed on more than 300 hosts, including important agricultural crops, such as: apples. beans.

 

If it established in Australia, this pest would be extremely difficult and expensive to manage, partly due to its broad host range. Preventing an incursion in the first place is a high priority for government and industry, and we need your help.