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Sustainable Pest Management under Climate Change

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Pest and Disease Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 4624

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Xiongbing Tu

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1. State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, No. 2 Yuanmingyuan West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China
2. Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Pests in Xilingol Rangeland, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beijing, China
Interests: pest forecast and monitoring; insect development and biology; integrative pest management
Dr. Shiqian Feng

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State Key Laboratory of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Beijing 100193, China
Interests: pest migration; biological control; omics

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Given the escalating impacts of climate change and shifts in global biodiversity, effective management of major pests is critical for preserving ecosystem health and ensuring agricultural productivity.

This Special Issue, "Sustainable Pest Management Under Climate Change", highlights state-of-the-art research on innovative monitoring and sustainable management techniques for significant pest challenges.

This issue aims to provide a platform for sharing cutting-edge insights into the persistent challenges of pest management, fostering the development of integrated, sustainable strategies that are both environmentally sound and economically viable.

We welcome submissions of original research articles and comprehensive reviews that detail technological advancements such as suitable area analysis, migration dynamic prediction, remote sensing, GIS, advanced biological control, and newly emerged pest control methods. Contributions may also delve into the socio-economic ramifications of pest management strategies, focusing on their sustainability and the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Dr. Xiongbing Tu
Guest Editor

Dr. Shiqian Feng
Guest Editor Assistant

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Keywords

  • pest management
  • pest monitoring
  • suitable area forecasting
  • population dynamics
  • sustainable management strategies
  • biological control

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The Projected Effects of Climate Change on the Potential Distribution of Planococcus minor Based on Ensemble Species Distribution Models
by Taohua Xiong, Shuping Wang, Fenfen Kang, Jingyuan Liu and Yujia Qin
Agronomy 2025, 15(5), 1165; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15051165 - 10 May 2025
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Planococcus minor is an invasive pest of significant economic importance that has attracted international attention. Predicting the potential geographic distribution of P. minor under climate change is crucial to developing effective prevention and control strategies for safeguarding agricultural productivity. In this study, we [...] Read more.
Planococcus minor is an invasive pest of significant economic importance that has attracted international attention. Predicting the potential geographic distribution of P. minor under climate change is crucial to developing effective prevention and control strategies for safeguarding agricultural productivity. In this study, we selected four species distribution models (GBM, GLM, MARS, MAXENT) and utilized the Biomod2 package to construct an ensemble model for predicting the suitable habitats of P. minor under the averaged climate conditions of 1970–2000 and 2041–2060 (2050s), including a low-emission pathway (SSP1-2.6) and a high-emission pathway (SSP5-8.5). Among the 19 bioclimatic variables considered, precipitation of the wettest quarter and temperature seasonality were identified as the most influential factors affecting the distribution of P. minor. Under the averaged climate conditions of 1970–2000, suitable habitats for P. minor are mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. In China, highly suitable zones are concentrated in Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan, and Taiwan. In the future, the global range of P. minor is projected to expand, with some highly suitable areas transitioning toward medium and low suitability. Under the high-emission pathway (SSP5-8.5) scenario, suitable habitats in China are anticipated to exhibit a pronounced trend of inland expansion. Establishing an ensemble model to predict the potential geographic distribution of P. minor will facilitate the assessment of invasion and spread risks, thereby providing a scientific foundation for developing targeted prevention and monitoring strategies for relevant regions. Full article
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Effects of Habitat Loss on Tenebrionidae in Gravel–Sand Mulching Areas of Desert Steppe in Ningxia, China
by Ziyu Cao, Haixiang Zhang, Yonghong Luo, Changyu Xiong, Yifan Cui, Wei Sun, Ying Wang, Chun Shi, Liping Ban, Rong Zhang and Shuhua Wei
Agronomy 2024, 14(11), 2518; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14112518 - 26 Oct 2024
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The desert steppe in Ningxia is the largest natural steppe type in the region, characterized by a fragile ecological environment and low carrying capacity. Gravel–sand mulching, a local agricultural practice, involves using a sand and gravel covering layer to maintain soil warmth and [...] Read more.
The desert steppe in Ningxia is the largest natural steppe type in the region, characterized by a fragile ecological environment and low carrying capacity. Gravel–sand mulching, a local agricultural practice, involves using a sand and gravel covering layer to maintain soil warmth and moisture. However, this method has led to ecological problems, such as habitat loss and biodiversity loss. Tenebrionidae, one of the most widely distributed beetle families, is commonly used to indicate habitat degradation and is a significant steppe pest in desert steppe areas. This study, conducted in the gravel–sand mulching areas of Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia, classified the habitat loss from low to high in these areas into five grades (I-V) and examined the effects of habitat loss on Tenebrionidae. We collected 6565 Tenebrionidae, with Blaps femoralis, Anatolica nureti, and Pterocoma vittata being the dominant species. The findings reveal that habitat loss grade I had the highest abundance, diversity index, and evenness index of Tenebrionidae, significantly higher than those of grades II–IV. Habitat loss had a significant negative effect on Tenebrionidae abundance, a significant positive effect on the richness index, no significant effect on the vegetation diversity index, a significant positive effect on soil available potassium (APP), and a significant negative effect on soil total phosphorus (TP). Redundancy analysis indicated a positive correlation between Tenebrionidae abundance and the vegetation diversity index; a negative correlation between Tenebrionidae richness, the diversity index, and vegetation indices; a positive correlation between Tenebrionidae abundance and soil TP; and a negative correlation between the Tenebrionidae diversity index and soil TP and soil APP. These findings will contribute to biodiversity conservation and ecological restoration and provide a theoretical basis for steppe management, sustainable agricultural development, and pest monitoring in desert steppe environments. Full article
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Effects of Different Tillage Years on Soil Composition and Ground-Dwelling Arthropod Diversity in Gravel-Sand Mulching Watermelon Fields
by Haixiang Zhang, Ziyu Cao, Yifan Cui, Changyu Xiong, Wei Sun, Ying Wang, Liping Ban, Rong Zhang and Shuhua Wei
Agronomy 2024, 14(8), 1841; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14081841 - 20 Aug 2024
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Arthropods play a crucial role in ecological processes and agricultural productivity. Soil physicochemical properties, indicators of soil health, are closely linked to arthropod communities. Gravel-sand mulching, commonly employed in arid farming, initially enhances water retention and temperature regulation but may contribute to land [...] Read more.
Arthropods play a crucial role in ecological processes and agricultural productivity. Soil physicochemical properties, indicators of soil health, are closely linked to arthropod communities. Gravel-sand mulching, commonly employed in arid farming, initially enhances water retention and temperature regulation but may contribute to land degradation with prolonged use. This study investigated how varying tillage durations affected soil properties and arthropod diversity under gravel-sand mulching. The analysis employed multiple comparison methods, covariance analysis (ANCOVA), non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS), and redundancy analysis (RDA). The results indicated that while soil fertility was better preserved in cultivated fields compared to in the desert grassland, arthropod diversity significantly decreased with longer cultivation periods. A total of 1099 arthropods from 79 species were sampled, by Barber trap. The highest diversity was observed in native grassland (NG), with 305 arthropods from 39 species, while tillage 21 years (GPS-21Y) exhibited the lowest diversity, with only 103 arthropods from 6 species. Dominant species included the carnivores Labidura japonica and Cataglyphis aenes. The analysis revealed low similarity in arthropod communities between GPS-21Y and other fields and high similarity in soil physicochemical properties between NG and the transition zone (STZ). RDA showed available potassium (APP) was negatively correlated with arthropod species diversity and concentration, total Nitrogen (TN) was positively correlated with arthropod species diversity but negatively correlated with species concentration, total phosphorus (TP) was negatively correlated with arthropod species diversity and concentration. This study provides insights into the relationship between maintaining soil fertility and supporting arthropod diversity in grassland agriculture. While soil fertility and arthropod diversity were correlated, continuous cropping practices negatively impacted arthropod diversity, offering valuable information for pest management and sustainable agricultural practices. Full article
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Intercontinental Migration Facilitates Continuous Occurrence of the Desert Locust Schistocerca gregaria (Forsk., 1775) in Africa and Asia
by Shiqian Feng, Shuai Shi, Farman Ullah, Xueyan Zhang, Yiting Yin, Shuang Li, John Huria Nderitu, Abid Ali, Yingying Dong, Wenjiang Huang, Gao Hu, Zehua Zhang and Xiongbing Tu
Agronomy 2024, 14(7), 1567; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14071567 - 18 Jul 2024
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The desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria (Forsk., 1775), stands as one of the most pervasive pests globally, inflicting extensive damage across Asia and Africa. Facilitated by intercontinental migration, the desert locust engages in population exchange between different source areas, perpetuating its widespread proliferation. Despite [...] Read more.
The desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria (Forsk., 1775), stands as one of the most pervasive pests globally, inflicting extensive damage across Asia and Africa. Facilitated by intercontinental migration, the desert locust engages in population exchange between different source areas, perpetuating its widespread proliferation. Despite the wind being recognized as a key factor during migration events, elucidating its precise influence on intercontinental migration has remained elusive. In this study, we scrutinized monitoring data sourced from the FAO monitoring system, pinpointing 13 desert locust events featuring intercontinental migrations since 1967. From these events, four migration routes were summarized, traversing the Red Sea (RS-WE and RS-EW) and the northern Indian Ocean (IO-WE and IO-EW). Typically, RS-WE and IO-EW migrations occurred between December and March, whereas RS-EW and IO-WE migrations were observed from May to June and April to July, respectively. Our examination of wind field data spanning the past 15 years revealed that wind direction and speed facilitated intercontinental migrations. Furthermore, migration trajectory modeling indicated that desert locusts might exhibit migratory behavior both during the day and at night in the cases of RS-WE and RS-EW, with cross-oceanic migration potentially lasting for a week for IO-WE and IO-EW. In summary, our study identifies four migration routes for the intercontinental migration of the desert locust, providing crucial support for the scientific prediction of its occurrence and contributing to international food security efforts. Full article
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