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Some Ants Sacrifice Stronger Exoskeletons for Larger Colonies, Which May Help Them Take Over New Environments

Species with thinner protective barriers may need fewer resources and tend to have a greater ability to adapt to new habitats ...
Beyond Pesticides

Soil Amended with Insect Exoskeleton Is Effective Alternative to Harmful Chemical Fertilizers

(Beyond Pesticides, June 14, 2023) The exoskeleton of the black soldier fly (BSF; Hermetica illucens) has the potential to be an effective organic fertilizer. A study in the journal Agriculture, ...
Mongabay

Strengthening crops with insect exoskeletons? Study says yes, by way of the soil

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Supplementing soil with insects’ cast-off outer skin after a molt can help increase plant biomass, the number of flowers, pollinator attraction, ...
KHON2

Insect exoskeletons linked to new weight loss discovery

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Would you eat insects? A new study has found that the exoskeletons of insects can induce weigh loss in mice. But what about humans? Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to ...
FoodNavigator

Insect-as-food waste a ‘tremendous’ opportunity to boost crop yields sustainably

Residual streams from insect production have the potential to improve plant health, while reducing pesticide and fertiliser use, say researchers from Wageningen University and Research. Insects are ...
KHON2

Insect exoskeletons links to new weigh loss discovery

The 2025 Royal Court of Aloha Festivals has been presented! On Sept. 6, the Royal Court Investiture started at 4 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and was followed by hula and mele for the Opening ...