Climate change is believed to be a factor in tea mosquito bugs attacking cashew crops in Odisha, India, leading to significant losses for thousands of growers in the Ganjam district. The insect, Helopeltis antonii, has historically affected cashew crops in southern Indian states but has now expanded its reach. Unseasonal rainfall and increasing temperatures, potentially linked to climate change, may be contributing factors. The infestation has resulted in significant crop damage, with some areas seeing up to 40% affected, and has the potential to reduce cashew production by as much as 90% this season. The issue affects not only private growers but also state-owned operations, including the Odisha Cashew Corporation. Odisha is the third-largest state in India for cashew cultivation, production, and processing.