The brown marmorated stink bug is a major agricultural pest that can cause rapid damage and harm to crops and local agricultural habitats. They are a very versatile Bug which feeds on most types of crops, destroying major crop yield in the country

The purpose of the BMSB treatment is to prevent/ reduce the occurrence in the Home Country of imports. it is a seasonal treatment which is applied towards certain goods manufactured in, or shipped from target risk countries, and/or vessels that berth at, load or tranship from target risk countries

As shown on the AFAS website, good shipped between the dates of 1 September and 30 April need to be treated, and will be referred for intervention if they arrive by 31 May 2020. For goods that are shipped prior to the dates of 30 Apr and arrival after 31 May, they may be subject to intervention as required.