Almond, Walnut, Peach Farms Face Unprecedented Climate-Driven Pests in California

Climate change introduces new challenges for California's almond, walnut, and peach farms, with pests emerging earlier and more frequently

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UC researchers reveal a worrying trend: warmer temperatures accelerating pest lifecycles, threatening major agricultural industries

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Codling Moth, a major threat to over 365,000 acres of walnut orchards, is expected to appear up to 17 days earlier by century's end

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Peach Twig Borer and Oriental Fruit Moth projections show similar early emergence, compounding the threat to peach crops

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Increased pest generations may lead to more frequent pesticide use, raising both cost and environmental concerns for farmers

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Experts call for revised pest management strategies to tackle this emerging climate challenge in California's agriculture

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The study uses growing degree-days modeling, predicting significant changes in pest behavior due to rising temperatures

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Jhalendra Rijal emphasizes the economic impact, stating 'Additional generations...increase crop damage and production cost

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Tapan Pathak highlights the need for research to guide strategic planning and resilient crop development against pests.

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