Insect names from G to K.
It’s challenging to get over our instinctive fear of creepy crawlies. Even the thought of having insects in the same cupboard as our food repulses us. Bugs are disgusting. Squirmy. A telltale sign of filth and ugliness. Who would eat them, anyway? 80% of people on the planet would disagree with that. Insects have long … Read more
A great variety of plants we consume as food or fruit depend on pollination to facilitate reproduction and regeneration. But what is pollination? How does it happen? Where does it occur, and what is its importance? Plant reproduction relies on pollination, which is when a pollinator moves pollen from the anthers of a flower (male … Read more
Rats are natural scavengers. They will devour anything that smells and tastes delicious. Animals in the wild will choose their food based on the nutrients they require unless there is a food shortage, in which case they will eat anything to stay alive. Rats feed mainly on grains, fruits, nuts, seeds, and vegetables. However, they … Read more
Insects use color for several reasons. Some use it to indicate their presence from a distance, while others blend in with their environment to escape discovery. Among the most common insects with yellow stripes are bumblebees, hornets, wasps, yellow jackets, hoverflies, cucumber beetles, cinnabar moth caterpillars, beetles wasp, cicada killers, robber flies, and five banded … Read more
The hornworm is the larval stage of a hawk moth. Although dreaded by gardeners for the wrath they unleash on plants, breeders endorse them for their nutritious value when used as feeder insects. Usually fed on commercial foods, hornworms can also eat food you make at home. To make hornworm food, mix 1 cup of … Read more
Supplying your pets with the most suitable nutritious food substances is a great way to ensure they flourish. Over the years, many have discovered that various live insects are a perfect meal and treat for their pets. However, some live insects are more suitable for specific pets than others. The live feeders for your pets … Read more
Over the years, the demand for insects has been growing at an increasing rate. People are constantly finding new ideas about these creatures. For instance, you may consider buying insects for breeding to feed your valuable pets. Similarly, you may consider keeping insects for commercial purposes. At the moment, edible insects are expensive given the … Read more
Insects may be frightening to us, but they provide a fun hunt and great snacks for our cats. Grasshoppers are no exception, despite their robust exoskeleton. So, while we’d prefer to stay away, our favorite felines are drawn to their rapid, darting movements. Grasshoppers aren’t harmful to your cat’s health, but their exoskeleton might be … Read more
Albert Einstein said,” if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its entire life thinking it’s dumb.” The same goes for measuring the insect’s intellect. We can’t measure an insect’s intellect by its ability to handle algebra, but by how it goes about its business. Honey bees are … Read more
Beekeepers keep bees to produce honey, beeswax, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, bee glue, antiseptic, queen bees, and pollinate seed, fruit, nut, and vegetable crops. They keep beehives to help pollinate crops and harvest honey. To be a certified beekeeper, you need a year’s worth of experience keeping bees and pass a written and practical exam … Read more