The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food and scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are looking for volunteers to collect eggs of this species and related native stink bugs as part of a scientific research project. They are interested in tracking where and how a new natural enemy the ‘samurai wasp’ is attacking these egg clusters. These egg clusters show up on the underside of leaves in June through August . The color of the eggs can vary from pale white to dark brown but these egg masses (5-50) are almost always smaller than a dime. For more more information see the linked brochure.
What to do if you find stink bug eggs
- Please send a picture and a description of the eggs—the date, location, and what plant they are on to: https://forms.gov. bc.ca/industry/report-brown- marmorated-stink-bug.
- Then place the eggs in a small sealed container.
- Experts will respond to you confirming whether they are stink bug eggs. And if they are, instructions will be email to you about how and where to send the eggs.