Mealworms The European Union revised its regulations to allow insects as feed for aquaculture. Insect protein producers are celebrating the new market but continue to push for further acceptance. The next...

Filbert Weevil Photo:Ryan Kaldari The FDA sets limits on acceptable insect damage in raw foods. Insect feeding damage on filbert nuts (aka hazelnuts) in the field can lead to discoloration and rancidity....

Hairs on Dermestid Beetle Larvae Can Attach to the Intestine Not all insect contamination of food is the same. Although most insects are not harmful, some can cause illness or medical harm. For example,...

The US Food and Drug Administration regulates contaminants in food including insects and insect parts. As discussed in a previous post some contamination of our food by insects is unavoidable. However,...

Mormon Cricket Photo: BLM In the 1850s, Mormon settlers new to Utah described a plague of insects that were destroying their crops. The insects were given the name, “Mormon Crickets” and it has stuck...

Commercial Mason Bee House Bees collect pollen to feed to their brood. Without pollen, the brood starves and the bees are eliminated. In their native habitats, bees encounter a variety of plants with differing...

80% of the world population eats insects intentionally; 100% eat insects unintentionally. Grasshopper Consuming insects is unavoidable because insects contaminate many food items. Even under the careful...

Bumblebee Managed lawns, especially golf courses or other sport turf get insect damage that must be controlled. Homeowners who want a picture perfect lawn may treat as well. However, treatments that kill...

Schaus Swallowtail The Schaus swallowtail butterfly, Heraclides aristodemus ponceanus , is an endangered species of butterfly in Florida with critically low numbers. Habitat loss is an important component...

Golden Sun Moth The Golden Sun Moth has beautiful yellow hind wings that resemble a “golden sun”. This moth is threatened due to development and fragmentation of its grassland habitat. Unlike most...