Keep Your Eyes Open for Invasive Pests

Des Moines’ Pesticide Recertification Training 2/05/15

Michael Bush, Ph.D. WSU Extension- Yakima

WA State Exotic Pest Team

• Members consist of WSU Extension & Researchers PLUS

• WA State Dept. of Agriculture Exotic Pests

• Exotic species are not native to Washington State.

• Plant, , microbes

• The impact of each exotic species on agriculture (& forestry) varies

• If they survive, their numbers can explode.

WSDA- M. Klaus An Example- Apple Maggot

Ø WSDA Survey Since 1980

Ø Eradication efforts Whatcom Pend Okanogan Ferry Stevens San Skagit Orielle Ø Quarantines Juan Island Clallam Snohomish ØHorticultural Pest & Chelan Jefferson Douglas Kitsap Spokane Lincoln King Disease Boards. Grays Mason Harbor Grant Kittitas Pierce Adams Thurston Whitman

Pacific Lewis Franklin Garfield Yakima Columbia Wahkiakum Walla Cowlitz Asotin Skamania Benton Walla

Klickitat Clark Washington

Red = Quarantined Counties For Each Exotic Pest . . .

WSU Exotic Pest Team seeks to get ahead of this invasion curve. How to accomplish this • Recruit more eyes (& photo lenses) to detect exotic pests sooner

• Invasive pests detected over past 20 years in WA State (n~ 60)

• Survey target = WSDA- funded projects • Private citizens = ag consultants, growers, homeowners, Master Gardener volunteers. An Pest of Concern

Brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys

• Emerge as a crop pest • It will impact vegetable & fruit production • Emerge as a nuisance pest • It will impact local residents.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Distribution in 2009 1st detection – Ø In 2010, reported in Allentown, PA 2001 Ø Michigan Ø Ohio

Ø Researchers feel that it is only a matter of time. 1st Detection in Washington

• Brown Marmorated Stink Bug • Sept. 2010- Vancouver, WA • Maple & deciduous trees (Tree of Heaven)

2013 Detections in Washington

• Established populations (= two life stages): • Clark & Skamania

• Detections: Klickitat, Yakima, Walla Walla and Thurston Co.

Wiman, OSU 2013 For Each Exotic Pest . . .

Can we recruit extra “eyes” & detect these pests sooner making prevention easier? For Each Exotic Pest . . .

Early Detection = Applicators More rapid assessment = Exotic Pest Team

If we can detect these pests sooner, will it allow for a more rapid response? Applicator Recruitment Starts Here Invasive = BMSB- Look for unique damage

• Vegetable crops: tomatoes, green bean, asparagus, pepper, squash & pumpkin.

• Agronomic crops: soybean, corn.

• Fruit crops: peach, Asian pear, pear, apple, cherry, raspberry, grape, currant.

Watch out for BMSB Adults As Well

• Overwinters as adults that emerge in May • Goes through 1 to 2 generations per season Remember BMSB Life Cycle

• Keep your eyes open for unusual bug nymphs as well! What to do if you suspect or catch Brown Marmorated Stink Bug ?

1) Take it to your local WSU Extension Office (or Diagnostic clinic) 2) Call WSDA Pest Program 360 902-2070 1 877-9-INFEST Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Impacts on homeowners Winter aggregaons! Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Impacts on homeowners

Apple

Soybean Wanted Poster Dead or Alive

Stink Bugs At Large in Washington State

Adult Stink Bugs are a well-known family easily recognized by shield-like shape, five-segmented antennae, and for producing a most disagreeable odor when provoked. They can come in various shades of green, brown and black. There are a number of species in this family that are known for unwanted feeding and vandalism of plant crops like raspberries, apples, tomatoes and peppers. They may attack and damage ornamental plants en mass. Boring to search for invasive pests especially if they are not out there yet! • Other common stink bugs found in Eastern Washington

• Rough stink bug • Consperse stink bug • Green stink bug • Red-shouldered stink bug

• Consolation prize This will give researchers a snapshot of diversity. Results to date:

• Wanted Poster out August ‘14 • Initially, distributed by WSU Statewide Master Gardener Program (Cisco Morris) • Over 135 samples have been submitted as photos or as physical samples from 17 Counties. 2014 BMSB Detections in Washington

• Established populations (= two life stages): • 2013-Clark, Skamania • 2014- Yakima & Walla Walla • New Detections: Franklin, Cowlitz, Pierce, King & Snohomish.

Wiman OSU 2013 BMSB Resources WSU Publication # FS079E by T. Murray http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/FS049E/FS049E.pdf Exotic Pests of Concern • Terrestrial gastropods • Terrestrial gastropods watch list: 1. Cochlicella spp. 2. Vineyard snail & Cernuella spp. 3. Monacha spp. 4. White garden snail (Theba pisana) 5. Heath snail (Xerolenta) 6. Veronicella spp.

Ross Mayhew. Schooner Specimen Shells.

Exotic Pests of Concern • Wood boring • Wood borers • Asian longhorned • Emerald ash borer

Exotic Pests of Concern • Wood boring insects • Wood borers • Red necked longhorned beetle • Black spruce longhorned beetle • Brown spruce longhorned beetle

Black spruce longhorn beetle. Gyorgy Csoka, Hungary Forest Research Institute, Bugwood.org

Brown spruce longhorn beetle Steve Valley, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org

Exotic Pests of Concern • Turf Pests – Scarab 1. Oriental beetle (Exomala orientalis) 2. Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) 3. (Amphimallon majale) Oriental beetle grub. Jim Baker.

Japanese beetle turf damage. M. G. Klein. Exotic Pests of Concern • Turf Pests – Scarab Beetles 1. Oriental beetle (Exomala orientalis) 2. Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) 3. European chafer (Amphimallon majale) Questions, Comments?

• Contact Info: § Michael Bush, Ph.D. § Pest management for Veggies & Fruits § 2403 S. 18th St., Suite 100 WSDA - Puyallup § Union Gap, WA 98903 § 509 574-1600 § [email protected]