Problems faced in equatorial regions

Rampant occurrence of pests and diseases which attack man, livestock, crops and this has scared away settlements leading to low development rates.

Heavy rainfall received throughout the year and existence of the dense forested regions has made the establishment of transport network very difficult.
The region with its dense forests has made it difficult to exploit such areas leading to remoteness.
The equatorial forests are commonly inhabited by robbers and this has constrained any attempts to the development of the region.
The heavy rainfall received throughout the year has caused a danger of erosion especially in areas where agriculture is practiced.
Heavy rainfall may also lead to flooding which destroys peoples lives and property.
Leaching of the soils due to heavy rains and erosion has also led to serious loss of soil fertility.
High rate of weed growth hence increasing costs of farming and clearance of land.