Samurai Bees Begin Their Mission Against the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Trabzon

A new phase is being initiated in the fight against the brown marmorated stink bug, which damages hazelnut production. Samurai bees produced in Giresun will be released into nature in five provinces, including Trabzon, starting from June 22. Published on: June 15, 2026, Monday 11:34

The samurai bees produced at the Giresun Hazelnut Research Institute, operating under the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, will be released into nature this month as part of the biological control efforts against the brown marmorated stink bug pest.