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.
Marmorated stink bugs are well on their way to becoming an agricultural pest and a nuisance to homeowners, who frankly donât wish to share their homes with the lower orders. First identified in Milford in 1999, stink bugs are now found throughout New Jersey. During warm weather, they are busy making more stink bugs, feeding on home and orchard crops and lurking in evergreens, especially spruce, pine, hemlock and fir.
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.