Climate Change and Pest Populations

Climate change impacts the natural world in a variety of ways. The lesser known effect of climate change is its impact on pest populations. Changes in temperature, rainfall patterns and seasonal cycles have a profound impact on pest behavior and distribution. Changes in temperature and pest proliferation The temperature is an important factor in determining the life cycle of pests and their activity. As temperatures increase, pests experience longer breeding seasons and higher survival rates. Warmer temperatures, for example, can speed up the development of insects and lead to more generations each year. It can lead to larger populations and worse infestations. Vector-Borne Diseases and Mosquitoes: The mosquitoes that transmit diseases highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations. The warmer temperatures allow these pests to spread geographically, allowing them thrive in areas that were previously too cold. The risk of new disease outbreaks increases, which poses a serious publi...