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Learn about the brown marmorated stink bug, treatment methods and whether your cargo should be treated before shipping.

Quick intro about BMSB.info

Welcome to BMSB.info! The platform for freight forwarders, shippers, exporters, importers, etc., who export goods to Australia or New Zealand and seek information about BMSB and treatment methods.

The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is an agricultural pest native to China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. To prevent spreading and damage to crops and fruit, the government of Australia and New Zealand demand that all incoming goods must be free of the BMSB. Therefore, goods in containers shipped from 1 September to 31 May must be treated.

On this site you can find more information, the latest news, treatment locations, providers, etc.

More info about BMSB

What is a brown marmorated stink bug?

Why is it necessary to treat goods against BMSB?

What kind of treatments are possible?

Which targeted goods need to be treated?

What steps does the treatment process consist of?

Does my cargo
need treatment?

We can do a compliance check for you.

Get in contact with a
treatment provider

The treatment provider will get in touch
with you within one business day.

Always a treatment location near you

We have a significant network of treatment locations across Europe. With this network we can offer you a location in your desired area, so you can minimise the impact of the treatment on the logistics process.

Find a treatment location

Latest news

BMSB risk season 2022-23 | What’s new

These days, online information sessions are held in anticipation of BMSB risk season 2022-23. They are organized by the Department of...

Aug 29, 20221 min read

Online information session in preparation for 2021-2022 BMSB risk season

Every year, the authorities of Australia and New Zealand organize a special information session for the upcoming BMSB risk season. During...

Aug 18, 20211 min read

Addition of Poland as a target risk country

In about a month a new BMSB season begins. BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods shipped from target risk countries between...

Jul 29, 20211 min read

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Service & Contact

If you have any questions or would like to receive more information regarding BMSB, the treatment of BMSB or exporting to Australia or New Zealand, please do not hesitate to contact us. We have a team of experts to help you. Or we can get you in contact with a treatment provider.