How Winter Temperatures Affect Insect Populations and Plants

How Winter Temperatures Affect Insect Populations and Plants

LAGRANGE, Ind. — Winter can be a time of significant temperature variation. Cold snaps and warmer than usual spells often spark conversations about the impact on insects, particularly the pesty types, and if this fluctuating weather will affect populations next spring and summer. The short answer is “probably not.” Insects have evolved mechanisms and habits that help them survive the winter. There are two main strategies for survival: freeze avo…