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Two weeks ago, we linked to a Des Moines Register article suggesting that Iowa’s mild winter could lead to an increase in pests. The Des Moines Register released a new, more in-depth, article today indicating that this year’s pest population may actually be close to normal.
An entomologist quoted in the article explained that spring weather affects insect populations more than the winter because most insects reproduce in the spring. Therefore, although there are more insects out now than most years at this time, the overall amount of insects will likely be similar to the norm.
The article also notes that the warm winter could help Iowa’s bee colonies, giving a boost to honey production.
Read more about this year’s pest projections here.
