The term fungal keratitis refers to a corneal infection caused by fungi. One type of fungus that can infect the cornea is Fusarium. When Fusarium infects the cornea, the eye disease is referred to as Fusarium keratitis.
Those stink bugs that creep into your house this time of year were originally from China. They were first spotted in the U.S. in 1996. Those stink bugs that creep into your house this time of year were originally from China.
Behavior, Diet & Habits. Like many of the other stink bugs, the brown marmorated is a pest of fruits and vegetables. It has been found feeding on apples, peaches, blackberries, tomatoes, corn, soybeans, lima beans and green peppers. Like other stink bugs, this pest pierces the skin of the fruit in order to feed. After feeding, the insect leaves. As the fruit continues to grow, it often develops a scar that resembles the face of a cat. Besides being an agricultural pest, the brown marmorated stink bug is often a pest in homes.