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Citizen science programs help urban farmers manage insects by providing data on biodiversity. This supports informed decision-making, reduces insecticide use, and highlights the value of urban agriculture.

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  • Urban ecology
  • Entomology
  • Citizen science

Background:

  • Urban agriculture is expanding globally, with significant portions of city dwellers participating in food production.
  • Identifying and managing insect biodiversity in urban farms is challenging due to habitat fragmentation, pollution, and introduced species.
  • Urban growers often lack accessible data for effective insect management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce web-based citizen science programs for urban agriculture.
  • To connect urban growers with data and expertise on urban insects.
  • To improve insect management strategies in urban farming contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Development and implementation of web-based citizen science platforms.
  • Collaboration between citizen science volunteers and urban farmers.
  • Data collection and analysis on urban insect biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Main Results:

  • Citizen science initiatives provide valuable data for urban growers.
  • Enhanced understanding of urban insect diversity and their roles.
  • Facilitation of informed insect management decisions, including reduced insecticide application.

Conclusions:

  • Citizen science empowers urban farmers with data for effective insect management.
  • Urban agriculture's ecosystem value is demonstrated and enhanced through citizen science engagement.
  • Increased community involvement in food production, security, and justice issues.