Preventing biological invasions from insect farming: the need for biosecurity measures in a growing industry
Abstract
In response to escalating environmental pressures, many sectors have turned to sustainability-focused solutions, but these can backfire when ecological complexity is overlooked. Insect farming has recently emerged as a promising alternative to mitigate environmental challenges, yet it carries the risk of facilitating biological invasions, one of the most severe threats to global biodiversity. In this piece, we apply key concepts and hypotheses from invasion biology to the context of insect farming to better understand and anticipate this risk. We also highlight the crucial importance of biosecurity and outline practical measures to minimize the likelihood of invasive events. This perspective is particularly urgent for policymakers and international organizations aiming to advance sustainable food systems while preventing further biodiversity loss.
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BibTeX
@article{manfrini2026preventing,
title = {{Preventing biological invasions from insect farming: the need for biosecurity measures in a growing industry}},
author = {Eléna Manfrini and Åsa Berggren and Franck Courchamp and Jonathan Filée and Boris Leroy and Nicolas Pollet and Pierre-Olivier Maquart},
journal = {Environmental Research Communications},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1088/2515-7620/aeb3d4},
url = {https://hal.science/hal-05850557v1},
note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Preventing biological invasions from insect farming: the need for biosecurity measures in a growing industry
AU - Eléna Manfrini
AU - Åsa Berggren
AU - Franck Courchamp
AU - Jonathan Filée
AU - Boris Leroy
AU - Nicolas Pollet
AU - Pierre-Olivier Maquart
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/22
JO - Environmental Research Communications
DO - 10.1088/2515-7620/aeb3d4
UR - https://hal.science/hal-05850557v1
AB - In response to escalating environmental pressures, many sectors have turned to sustainability-focused solutions, but these can backfire when ecological complexity is overlooked. Insect farming has recently emerged as a promising alternative to mitigate environmental challenges, yet it carries the risk of facilitating biological invasions, one of the most severe threats to global biodiversity. In this piece, we apply key concepts and hypotheses from invasion biology to the context of insect farming to better understand and anticipate this risk. We also highlight the crucial importance of biosecurity and outline practical measures to minimize the likelihood of invasive events. This perspective is particularly urgent for policymakers and international organizations aiming to advance sustainable food systems while preventing further biodiversity loss.
SN - 2515-7620
ER -