Last month KVH and Zespri hosted international Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) expert, Dr Tracey Leskey, to refine our approach for managing the pest should it manage to establish in New Zealand.

During her visit, Dr Leskey presented to kiwifruit growers at The Orchard Church in Te Puke and a new video of her presentation can be viewed here.

The entomologist and researcher for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) discussed BMSB with around 100 people who attended the meeting to learn more about the unwanted pests impacts on horticulture, post-harvest facilities, and residential areas in the USA.