USDA research points to viruses spread by pesticide-resistant mites, indicating a worrying trend



Summary

USDA research has uncovered a concerning link between pesticide-resistant mites and the spread of plant viruses. These mites, immune to common pesticides, are proving to be effective carriers of damaging viruses, potentially exacerbating crop losses. This finding highlights a complex problem: pesticide resistance not only fails to control mite populations but also inadvertently facilitates viral transmission, creating a double threat to agriculture. Researchers are now exploring alternative control strategies to manage both mites and the viruses they carry to mitigate this escalating risk to food security.

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