This summer, there is a high possibility of an 'insect outbreak'... "High temperatures and humidity are likely to worsen"

[Herald Economy = Reporter Sangsik Min] As the inconvenience to citizens increases due to the appearance of swarms of 'tinkerbells' (oriental mayflies) in May and mosquitoes arriving earlier than usual, there is an outlook that 'insect outbreaks' this summer will be more frequent than usual.

This is because there is a high probability that this year will be hotter and rainier than usual.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, there is a 50% chance that June and August will be warmer than average, and a 40% chance that July will be warmer than average. As for precipitation, there is a 50% chance that June will be similar to average, but there is a 40% chance that July and August will be warmer than average.

Park Seon-jae, a researcher at the National Institute of Biological Resources, explained, "Generally, when the temperature and humidity rise, it becomes a good environment for insect activity. Based on previous experimental results, the number of individuals increases or the size increases, creating a good environment for mass outbreaks."

Although citizens are experiencing inconvenience due to insects appearing in swarms, experts have suggested that it is more appropriate to view the oriental mayflies and 'love bugs' (red-backed velvet moths), which are classified as beneficial insects (insects that are beneficial to human life), as coexistence partners rather than targets of extermination.

Local governments, including the Seoul Metropolitan Government, are utilizing eco-friendly pest control methods, such as installing insect traps that take into account the insects' tendency to be attracted to light, rather than using pesticides that are difficult to control.

Starting this month, the Ministry of Environment and the Seoul Metropolitan Government are studying a method of controlling mayflies by floating light boats on the Han River, taking into account the mayflies' tendency to be attracted to light.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/016/0002313451?sid=102

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