Is the parasite load changing as a result of climate change?
Reports from recent years indicate an increased occurrence of non-native mosquitoes and insect species. Some of them can harbor pathogens and also transmit them to animals and people. Native insects could also acquire vector competence due to the warmer climate. But warmer doesn't always automatically mean that there will be more parasites.
This conversation ranges from the conditions for the parasites to multiply, to the different development stages of native parasites, to the survival possibilities of these flexible creatures, in order to then derive adaptation strategies and preventative measures.
Dr. Leopold Podstatzky shares his knowledge in this specialist area in an interview with PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder. Listen for yourself:
Here for you is the full conversation from our head of research and innovation, PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder with Dr. Leopold Podstatzky on the topic “Parasites and climate change - what awaits us?” in full length:
Further documents:
- specialist brochure on climate change adaptation based on the podcast series with short and meaningful specialist articles for reading and
- Supplementary slide sets for teaching and advice in all agricultural areas.
