Entomophagists, a term used to describe the people who eat bugs, have interested farmers who have begun to produce food to meet their special needs. They are trying to give a good spread of snails, scorpions ,worms and tarantulas.
Social Insects More Disease-resistant
Social species of wasps are far more disease-resistant their solitary counterparts, researchers with the Macquarie University say.
Social species of wasps are far more disease-resistant their solitary counterparts, researchers with the Macquarie University say.
The EU is encouraging this idea of promoting culinary insects and is now exploring its possibilities.
The UN is of the opinion that such micro-livestock can be a good source of nutrition especially when the conventional food resources fall short. Another important aspect is that insects are also environmentally friendly and they require much reduced food and space.
Study Asks Are Insects the Answer to Global Malnutrition?
Scientists have long been searching for a solution for malnutrition.
Scientists have long been searching for a solution for malnutrition.
6000 GM Insects Released in a Forest Area
In its efforts to take control of dengue fever in Asia, Malaysia has released 6,000 genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes in a forest.
In its efforts to take control of dengue fever in Asia, Malaysia has released 6,000 genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes in a forest.
Effect of GM Wheat on Insects is Minimal
In a new research it has been found that the impact of GM wheat plants on insects is at negligible rate.
In a new research it has been found that the impact of GM wheat plants on insects is at negligible rate.
