Pros & Cons of Eating Insects (Entomophagy)

Crickets on a plate

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

Where Does Pollination Occur? + Benefits & Pollinators

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

Do Rats Eat Insects? + Benefits & Risks

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 With Yellow Stripes: Do They Sting?

Insects with Yellow Stripes

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

How to Make Hornworm Food

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

Live Feeders for Pets: Insects for Pets

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

The Cost of Buying Insects

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

Can Cats Eat Grasshoppers? + Benefits & Risks

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

The Smartest Insects: 5 Most Intelligent Bugs

Ants Carrying a Frog

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