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| contents | <p>Abstract:<br>Arthropods are the most abundant and diverse group worldwide, performing a dual role as essential ecosystem engineers and significant threats to human health and agriculture. As partners, their contribution to global food security through insect-mediated pollination, or entomophily, is immense, amounting to billions of dollars annually. Furthermore, detritivores play a vital role in recycling nutrients by breaking down organic matter, thereby improving soil fertility and increasing nutrient accessibility for plants. Conversely, a small subset of arthropods acts as agricultural pests, causing 18-20% of global crop losses, which results in an estimated US $470 billion in annual economic costs. Moreover, some arthropods are vectors for pathogens associated with approximately 700,000 deaths annually from Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs). Addressing these challenges, particularly those linked to climate change, requires a profound grasp of pest biology and ecology. The solution lies in Integrated Management (IM), which strategically leverages next-generation biocontrol and advanced technology. Key approaches include community-based vector source reduction, genomic tools, biological control (e.g., Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes), and climate-informed VBDs early warning systems.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | The Insect Human nexus: Pests and Partners Aleena Unber <p>Abstract:<br>Arthropods are the most abundant and diverse group worldwide, performing a dual role as essential ecosystem engineers and significant threats to human health and agriculture. As partners, their contribution to global food security through insect-mediated pollination, or entomophily, is immense, amounting to billions of dollars annually. Furthermore, detritivores play a vital role in recycling nutrients by breaking down organic matter, thereby improving soil fertility and increasing nutrient accessibility for plants. Conversely, a small subset of arthropods acts as agricultural pests, causing 18-20% of global crop losses, which results in an estimated US $470 billion in annual economic costs. Moreover, some arthropods are vectors for pathogens associated with approximately 700,000 deaths annually from Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs). Addressing these challenges, particularly those linked to climate change, requires a profound grasp of pest biology and ecology. The solution lies in Integrated Management (IM), which strategically leverages next-generation biocontrol and advanced technology. Key approaches include community-based vector source reduction, genomic tools, biological control (e.g., Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes), and climate-informed VBDs early warning systems.</p> |
| title | The Insect Human nexus: Pests and Partners |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20014698 |