Insects and diseases that damage crops are probably present in many places thought to be free of them, new research shows. Pests that have not been reported in a certain area are usually assumed to be absent, but analysis by the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, shows many pests are “currently unobserved, but probably present” […] Read more

Crop pests more widespread than previously known
Finding where pests exist in the early stages of movement into an area are key to control