25-30%
Pests can get into food and destroy it which is horrible considering how much food costs and how hard we work to save money on food. You can find tips on keeping pests out of your food here http://www.foodsafeschools.org/FSAG_CD/Resources/UMass/keep_pest_out_tips.pdf .
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Globally, approximately 20-40% of crops are lost each year due to factors such as pests, diseases, adverse weather conditions, and poor agricultural practices. This translates to an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food wasted annually, contributing to food insecurity and economic losses. Efforts to improve crop management and reduce waste are crucial for enhancing food production and sustainability.
Lost families, lost homes, not much money, not much food, and people were badly injured.
I don't think so. they are carnivores, their food source will be smaller animals that are pests and once the food is gone they will move on.
1 billion food
pests contaminate food by landing on the food and leaving there waste ,if you may, like flies whenever they land they vomit, leave waste, and urine. pests also contaminate food just by carrying diseases.
Yes, a desert locust can eat its own weight of food in a day. This is the reason it is said to be one of the most dangerous pests.
It depends on many different factors such as weather, field conditions, pests, etc. It can literally be anywhere from 0% to 100%.
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Not much, other than fewer pests and bacteria. it is not bad for your health, but the taste might be altered slightlyfrom your enemy, god