Overwintering pests: diapause or hibernation and the wait for spring
December 18, 2024
we tuck away in the coziest spot we can find. Similarly, pests in their environment do the same, hiding in warm spots, overwintering in a state of diapause [...] es rise and rain falls in spring, crops begin to grow. Whether in annual crops like potatoes, onions, soybeans, and corn, or in perennial crops like oranges [...] is a crucial adaptation for many insect species, allowing them to survive in environments that would otherwise be unfavorable due to factors such as food