In Bursa, it became the nightmare of hundreds of farmers... Major damage to cherries, plums, and mulberries

The brown marmorated stink bug has become a nightmare for farmers in the Boğazköy, Bayramdere, and Kurşunlu neighborhoods of Karacabey district in Bursa, known for its Longoz Forests. The insects, which have adapted to their environment, have caused significant damage to cherry, plum, and mulberry trees. Invading the neighborhoods in autumn, the pests emerged from their hiding places with the arrival of spring and surrounded the fruit trees. The insects, which camouflage themselves extremely well and adapt to their environment, caused extensive damage to products like cherries, plums, and mulberries. Boğazköy Neighborhood Headman Şenol Kuş, stating that they applied to the Agricultural and Forestry District Directorate and the municipality but no concrete measures were taken, said: "This has been observed since last year. Their numbers increased significantly in autumn. They said they would combat them in spring, but nothing has started. We are left alone with these insects. They ...