He says 2004's summer months were cooler and wetter than usual, which led to outbreaks of mirids not only on cotton but also on other crops nearby.

他表示，2004年夏天比较凉快，降雨量很大，这导致了盲蝽蟓的大规模爆发，这不仅是在（受到转基因作物影响的）棉田中，在附近的其它作物田地中也一样。

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But the scientists say the Chinese farmers have now had to use more insecticides to fight the mirids.

VOA: special.2010.05.25

The scientists say their research shows that the Bt cotton has become a source of mirids.

VOA: special.2010.05.25

He says this is happening where mirids never before were a problem.

VOA: special.2010.05.25