Diversity, Spread, Monitoring, and Modelling of Invasive Pests Under Climate Change
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 87
Special Issue Editor
Interests: entomology; biological control; insect thermal biology; integrated pest management; insect behavior; pesticides and health
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Dear Colleagues,
As climate change accelerates, it has profound effects on ecosystems and biodiversity. One of the significant consequences is the increasing spread of invasive pest species that threaten both natural habitats and agricultural systems. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events create conditions that favour the establishment and spread of invasive pests, which often outcompete native species and disrupt ecosystem functions. This Special Issue aims to explore the complex interactions between climate change and invasive pests, focusing on their diversity, distribution, and the challenges of monitoring and managing these threats.
We invite original research articles and reviews that address the dynamics of pest spread under changing climate conditions. Contributions that examine the effectiveness of various monitoring techniques, predictive modelling approaches, and innovative pest management strategies are especially welcome. We are particularly interested in studies that consider both ecological and biological impacts, highlighting how pest invasions under climate stress are influencing food security, agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management.
Through this Special Issue, we hope to foster a deeper understanding of how climate change shapes the future of invasive pest management and to propose practical solutions for mitigating their impact.
Dr. Honest Machekano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- climate change
- invasive pests
- pest management
- ecological monitoring
- pest spread
- modelling
- biodiversity loss
- agriculture
- climate impacts
- biosecurity
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