Reposted by Erin Powell
Invasive scale insects cost U.S. agriculture at least $4–8 billion each year, yet true losses remain poorly tracked. For scale insects and beyond, an accounting of these losses is a major blind spot that complicates pest control, policy decisions, and efforts to protect food production.
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The Great Unknown: How Much Do Invasive Insects Cost Agriculture and Society?
Invasive scale insects cost U.S. agriculture at least $4–8 billion each year, yet true losses remain poorly tracked, complicating pest control, policy decisions, and efforts to protect food…
