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New pest poses threat to Michigan produce

 

It's a new threat to Michigan's fruits and vegetables.

 

Michigan Entomologist Howard Russell says he's getting calls from homeowners who are seeing stinkbugs in their homes.

 

The bugs come in to hide from the cold in the Fall.

 

They're shaped like a shield and a half inch wide by a half inch long.

“They're a serious plant pest especially tree fruit and even some vegetables. They can be a real problem.”

 

Russell recommends spraying the outside walls of the home to try and prevent them from multiplying.

 

 

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