Confirmed by rice stink bug.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".

Thanks to the AI of "Isesaki FM".

Rice stink bugs have been spotted in the eastern part of the prefecture.

The Prefectural Agricultural Technology Center issued pest information by the 21st, calling for farmers to be careful, as rice stink bugs, which cause reduced rice yields and quality, have been spotted in the eastern part of the prefecture.

Adult rice stink bugs are about 12 to 13 mm long, and can cause damage from the beginning of rice ear emergence,
leading to significant yield losses.

In a survey of overwintering conditions in March, they were found in all eight locations in the eastern region,
and their intrusion into rice paddies for the 2024 crop was confirmed in seven locations.