Impact of Climate Change on the Insect and Mite Pests of Moroccan Citrus

Abstract

Climate change has greatly affected citrus production and pests. They affect agriculture by expanding the geographical range of insect and mite pests, and by modifying the lifecycle inducing an increase in the number of generations and survival during the wintering period. These changes in climatic parameters altered interspecific and intraspecific interactions between plants and pests and increased the risk of invasive species and reduced efficacy of biological control, especially those used by natural enemies, causing serious risks as well as crop damages. To mitigate the negative effects of climate change in plant agriculture, management strategies must be taken to deal with the new status of agricultural pests.