The nymphs usually remain on the plant upon which they hatch, but may move to adjacent plants. The adults have wings and readily move from weeds to fruit trees. Some varieties may be resistant to attacks by tarnished plant bug, particularly fruits with many plant hairs. Check the Virginia Pest management Guide for current chemical control recommendations for the tarnished plant but and other bugs. Insecticide treatments probably are only partially effective.
Plant bugs are active and move about freely, thus avoiding the treatment.
Feeding injury can resume as soon as the effectiveness of sprays dissipates. Remarks Minor plant bug injury is tolerable, although unsightly. Controls are necessary for severe infestations.