![]() ![]() We documented consistent seasonal predation of stink bugs by big brown bats. Specifically, we used a new high-sensitivity molecular assay for invasive brown marmorated stink bugs ( Halyomorpha halys) to examine the extent to which big brown bats ( Eptesicus fuscus) detect agricultural pests in the landscape. We tested the hypothesis that temperate insectivorous bats can be important sentinels of agricultural insect pest surveillance. Innovative pest detection strategies, such as environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques, combined with efficient predators, maximize sampling resolution across space and time and may improve surveillance. Timely detection of pests is critical for management efficiency. ![]() Invasive insect pests cost the agricultural industry billions of dollars annually in crop losses. ![]()
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