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Author(s): Jordan Joseph

Pests are moving to cooler regions due to climate change

Source(s): Earth.com
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Warmer climates help pests multiply

Temperatures are going up in regions that had cooler climates. This creates conditions where more and mites can survive winters and breed more often.

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Trade accelerates invasion

Globalization of trade networks is fueling pest invasions worldwide, with damage surpassing $423 billion in .

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Scientists push for better pest tracking

Researchers see promise in pest . Early-warning systems can track insects as they migrate north and uphill. Predictive models can also factor in shifting climates to pinpoint future hot zones.

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Farmland changes can reduce infestations

Many experts suggest landscape diversity and planting non-crop species near fields. These habitats can support natural enemies of pests, like ladybugs for aphids.

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Hazards Insect infestation
Themes Climate change Food security and agriculture

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