Drought detrimental to ticks and invasive beetles in Switzerland

The persistent heat and drought could have a detrimental effect on ticks and the larvae of Japanese beetles. According to experts, as heatwaves become more frequent, their behaviour could change. Ticks do not like heat or dry conditions. They are therefore most active in spring, early summer and autumn, according to the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). The same applies to the larvae of the Japanese beetle, which do not find the conditions conducive to their development in dry soil. If…