Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Seasonal Measures – 2025–2026
As we approach the upcoming Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) risk season for 2025-2026, we would like to provide a courtesy update for your awareness.
BMSB seasonal measures will apply to targeted goods manufactured in or shipped from target risk countries, that have been shipped between 1 September and 30 April (inclusive), and to vessels that berth, load, or tranship from target risk countries within the same period.
Note: The shipped on board date, as indicated on the Ocean Bill of Lading, is the date used to determine when goods have been shipped. “Gate in” dates and times will not be accepted to determine when goods are shipped.
- All target high risk goods shipped as break bulk must be treated offshore prior to arrival into Australia
- Untreated break bulk will be directed for export
- Onshore treatment is not permitted
- Break bulk includes those goods shipped on flat racks and in open top containers
TARGET RISK COUNTRIES
- Albania
- Andorra
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Czechia
- France
- Japan (heightened vessel surveillance only).
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Italy
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Montenegro
- Moldova
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of North Macedonia
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- United States of America
- Uzbekistan (new)
The following countries have been identified as emerging risk countries for the -BMSB risk season and may be selected for a random onshore inspection: United Kingdom and China.
We will circulate a detailed update once DAFF officially releases the 2025–2026 BMSB Seasonal Measures.