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Most likely transported to America in shipping crates and first collected in September of 1998 in Allentown, PA, the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a strong flier that has shown a remarkable ability to rapidly expand its territory. According to the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Halyomorpha halys this foreign insect has now been collected in 37 counties of the state and may exist in all of its counties. It has also spread to Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. It has even reached the western states of California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah and Idaho. The species may have invaded other states as well.

The adult of the species is approximately 17 mm in length, generally brown in color with white segments on segments of their antennae and alternating white and dark bands on the membranous, overlapping part at the rear of the wings. There are areas of copper or blue, metallic punctures on the head and pronotum. The scent glands are located on the dorsal surface of the abdomen and the underside of the thorax. These glands are what secrete the substance that gives them their nasty odor.

The immature form hatches from clusters of 20 to 30 green, elliptical, 1.6 x 1.3 mm eggs, deposited on the undersides of leaves. They develop from newly hatched to adult, through 5 stages or instars. The first instar has a yellowish-red abdomen and dark, red eyes. As they progress through the next 4 instars their abdomens gradually turn to off-white, with reddish spots.

Although not yet considered an important pest in the United States by the USDA, simply because it has not reached sufficient numbers to warrant the attention, it may become one in the future. In its native Asian habitat it is a serious pest of fruit crops. The necrosis and deforming damage caused by its feeding makes the fruit unmarketable. There are currently no known predator species in the new world that would offer any natural control of the pest so it may continue to spread unchecked, at least in the near future.

Even though its status as an agricultural pest is not established here, this true bug, in the insect family Pentatomidae, has definitely caught the attention of homeowners. According to Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, in the Fall, when temperatures begin to cool, rather than overwintering in leaf litter, as most stink bug species do, adult Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs seek out protected shelters and Homes make perfect overwintering sites. Prior to entering structures they will typically congregate in large numbers on the exterior walls, much like the Asian Ladybird Beetle and the Boxelder Bug, creating concern among homeowners. From there they move inside, sometimes en-masse. Once inside, these little invaders pose quite a nuisance. They get into every room in the house, seeking places to hibernate. They will squeeze into closets dresser drawers and other locations. If sat upon, captured squeezed or disturbed they will emit a foul odor from two glands located on either side of the body. The odor can persist for up to 3 days or until the area is thoroughly aired out. They are incapable of biting.

Control of the BRSB can be accomplished by exclusion, physical removal or treatment with a pesticide. The first line of defense is exclusion. Caulk and seal all cracks, crevices and holes around the exterior of your home. Ensure that all screens fit tightly. Check all attic and crawl space vent screens to make sure they are tightly in place and intact. Also check seals around the large doors and make sure there is a tight-fitting sweep at the bottom of the man door. If the bugs make it past your exclusion efforts you can try physical removal. If you pick them up try using rubber gloves so your hands don't pick up their odor. You may vacuum them up then empty the vacuum contents into a plastic bag and tie it shut prior to disposal so no bugs escape. Bear in mind that your vacuum may smell like these insects for a period of time. The third option is treatment with a pesticide. For this I recommend calling in a professional. If you decide to do it yourself Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey has screened numerous insecticides against the adult BMSM's. Their screening suggests that products containing the following materials may be of help. Bear in mind that they have only been tested in the laboratory and not in the field:

B-cyfluthrin, Bifenthrin, Cyfluthrin, Deltamethrin, Dinotefuran, Fenpropathrin, A-cyhalothrin.

Some of these products may not be registered for interior use.

Some or all of these materials may be available to and only legally for use by professionals. This will depend on federal, state or local government regulations. Check the regulations for your area. As with all pest control materials, be sure to read and follow all label directions, to the letter. The label is the law. To use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling may be unsafe and is a violation of federal law. Be sure to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

http://www.pestcontrolcenter.com

Caas Signed Supply Agreement With Vw Joint Venture in China

China Automotive Systems, Inc., a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, announced that its subsidiary Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co. has entered into an agreement with FAW Volkswagen to supply sophisticated power steering systems.

The agreement, with a term of one year and an option to extend for a further two years, will start without delay. The power steering systems will be installed in VW's Jetta and Audi vehicles in China. The first commercial shipment will be delivered by China Automotive Systems on May 21st 2007. Other terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The VW Jetta, produced since 1980 and has spanned five generations, is a sedan version of Golf. Its name came from the Jet stream, following the automaker’s long tradition of naming cars for various winds. The Jetta has proven to be a clever move for VW. This is because the car became the best-selling European car in Canada and the United States. To gauge its salability, as of 2005, the European automaker sold over 6.6 million Jettas around the globe. In the United States alone, VW sold over 2.2 million units.

Over the years, the Jetta has been offered in two and four-door sedan and five-door station wagon variants. Since its original version, the Jetta has expanded in both size and influence. As a fact, it has etched a milestone in the automotive global arena same with its sibling Beetle.

The VW Type, popularly known as the Beetle, was introduced to the market in 1938. The car is made prominent by its shape as well as distinct auto parts like the VW Beetle rainguards. Even though scorned for its queer styling, rough ride, noise, and weak power, the Beetle has ultimately become the most produced and the longest automobile for a sole design. The car remained a hot seller even as tough competition involving refinement of the rear--wheel drive conventional subcompacts invaded the realm.

The German automaker, at present, is concentration on the enhancement of its old product lines. It is also considering new and innovative models to pull more purchasers closer.

With this supply agreement, CAAS has entered into VW’s global sourcing system. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, two key VW joint ventures in China, FAW VW and Shanghai VW, together produced and sold over 680,000 passenger cars in China in 2006. FAW Volkswagen, the leading passenger car producer in China, experienced a hearty 40 percent year over year unit sales growth last year. In the first quarter of 2007, FAW Volkswagen's production and sales unit growth accelerated to 55 percent up from same period in 2006.

"This agreement represents a major step towards our goal of becoming the number one producer in the power steering market in China. After a decade long effort of improving our product R&D, quality control, production scale and after-sale customer services, we have finally become a tier one supplier to one of the largest global automakers," said Hanlin Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of China Automotive Systems.

Chen added, “We are very excited about this opportunity to provide reliable and dependable support to Volkswagen's rapid growth in China. As China's passenger vehicle OEM market continues to grow, we remain focused on expanding our market share and strengthening our relationships with major OEMs, like Volkswagen, by providing high quality and competitively priced products. In addition, we continue to improve product quality and ramp up production capacity to prepare for potential opportunities outside of China.”

VW is also expanding its partnership with other auto giants. Porsche, is reported to be contemplating on the possibilities inherent in its beefed-up partnership with Volkswagen. And hybrid technology is just one of the many options on the table. The possible sharing of technology also means access to a large development team where Porsche can offer the best of hybrid engines. The Cayenne and Panamera are the cars Porsche says it will offer as full hybrids, meaning that the vehicles can travel up to speeds of 20 to 25 miles per hour without kicking on the gasoline engine.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

Is it cheap and easy to own and fix a Volkswagen Beetle (the rear-engined ones) ?

I'm trying to buy an old Beetle, and I'm worried it could be costly and unreliable, so is it cheap and easy?

They are one of the easiest cars to work on.
If well maintained they are as reliable as any modern car - possibly more reliable. Unlike modern cars if something goes wrong you can diagnose and fix it up relatively easily.

There are many good books on maintaining the Beetle some of them available as e-book on internet, typically ,

How to restore Volkswagen Beetle by Jim Tyler
URL
http://www.ebookee.com/How-to-restore-a-...
or
http://www.ebookee.com/How-to-restore-a-...

Haynes workshop manual - Volkswagen Beetle & Karman Ghia 1954 - 1979
URL
http://www.ebookee.com/Haynes-Volkswagen-Beetle-amp-Karman-Ghia-1954-1979_76172.html

Do a search on WWW.EBOOKEE.COM may find more.

Would recommend
How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive by John Muir. It is
excellent

If you are working on aircooled VW's then the following two web sites are a must to bookmark

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za
Note you must register (free) to get full access

(note you will be very welcome providing you do not have intentions of buying an AC VW for export out of the country

and
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/

Their forums are excellent with respect to advice given or if advice is needed

Hope this helps.

As I said at the beginning, the Beetle is a relatively simple car to work on - The more I work on them, the more I enjoy them.

Hoilman's record night powers Bucs to 12-4 win over Wofford
A two-home run night by junior Paul Hoilman (Johnson City, Tenn.) powered the ETSU baseball team to its fifth straight win as the Bucs defeated Wofford 12-4 Wednesday night at Cardinal Park.

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