US EditionInsects are disappearing due to agriculture—and many other drivers, research reveals
- Binghamton University researchers published a new study analyzing the drivers of global insect decline on April 22, 2025.
- An alarming 2017 study indicating a 75% insect population decline over three decades prompted this recent research effort.
- The Binghamton team analyzed over 175 scientific reviews covering more than 500 different hypotheses on insect population loss.
- Agricultural intensification involving land use changes and insecticides emerged as the most frequently cited driver for this decline.
- Researchers noted biases in the literature, finding few studies examined factors like natural disasters or human conflicts impacting insects.
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Researchers from the University of Pisa analyzed 523 insect-based food products sold online in Europe, evaluating their species, formulations, and nutritional profiles. They found that these products, though diverse and protein-rich, face cultural resistance and high prices, limiting their dietary integration.
Insects are disappearing due to agriculture -- and many other drivers, new research reveals
Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, according to new research.
Insects are disappearing due to agriculture—and many other drivers, research reveals
Insects are disappearing at an alarming rate worldwide, but why? Agricultural intensification tops the list of proposed reasons, but there are many other, interconnected drivers that have an impact, according to new research led by Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Insects Are Wiping Out Global Crops: Billions Lost, No End in Sight
A surge in destructive insect species is accelerating food loss across the globe. These insects are no longer seasonal, and they are not limited by the environmental conditions that once held them in place. They are reproducing faster, spreading farther, and attacking crops that feed billions. This is no longer a regional issue. It is […] The post Insects Are Wiping Out Global Crops: Billions Lost, No End in Sight appeared first on Above The Nor…
There are no fewer than 500 causes for the mass disappearance of insects
Insects are doing terribly: their numbers are collapsing worldwide, while they are essential for life on earth. Agriculture was long seen as the main culprit, but new research shows that it is much more complex. Scientists from the American Binghamton University have mapped out more than 500 different causes, which […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
The Long and Winding Road: 36 Years of Insight into the Population Dynamics of an Insect
This blog post is provided by Christer Solbreck and tells the #StoryBehindThePaper for the article “Long-term population dynamics of an insect in a simple food web under a changing environment”, which was recently published in the Journal of Animal Ecology. In this post, Solbreck reflects on his time spent studying the seed-feeding bug Lygaeus equestris, and how research questions can evolve over the course of …
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