“Top 5 insects you should be eating“. Maybe this would be a way to keep those pests numbers down, OK I wouldn’t be eating anything I found out in the wild unless I had to.
Not only are insects cheap, they are filled with proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.
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There is new research that may indicate it was from hunting insects – “Insect diet may have resulted in humans big brains.”
The study provides support for an evolutionary theory that links the development of sensorimotor (SMI) skills, such as increased manual dexterity, tool use, and innovative problem solving, to the creative challenges of foraging for insects and other foods that are buried, embedded or otherwise hard to procure.
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One of the highlights of my day is spotting a lizard and hoping that they won’t have an upset stomach from eating any bugs I may hit with a little pesticide. They help me by keeping pests infestations down by making dinner of crickets and the like. We have some pretty big ones, not in comparison to Komoto Dragons of course but hey big is big – depending on who is saying what. I know some people don’t like lizards but I think they are helpful in keeping down insects that might make it into your homes. So please don’t harm them, they are trying to help.
Sorry this is just a job I couldn’t even think about doing. Would scare me to death, I’m better on the ground. I’m not even thrilled to be on a one-story roof. So if you need my expertise (pests, pest control and their damage) it had better be on the ground level. Just saying!
Junior entomologists in grades K – 8 will discover fun information and learning activities, such as pest guides, a pest glossary, report writing center, science fair projects and interactive quizzes. Parents and teachers can access a library of lesson plans that support standards from the National Science Teachers Association and the National Council of Teachers of English.
Check it out at http://www.pestworldforkids.org/
The one thing I would bet, would have been whatever they could catch. I’m also sure that is why we gain weight so easily, we are not out looking for and gathering our own lunch.
“Smithsonian – Smithsonian Science Termites for breakfast?”
I also love these stories and how animals and/or insects adapt to their environment.
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There are a number of things that can dig up those yards. Out here in the Wild West we can have all sorts of critters digging up the yards. Wild pigs or Javelina use their noses to dig up roots, pocket gophers dig burrows and eat roots under the ground and numerous insects dig holes to bury other insects or arachnids as food for their young. By the way ignoring these holes may lead to bushes and trees dying or by being severely damaged.
So if you are getting holes or something damaging your yard it may well be the time to call in a Pest Management Professional or Wildlife Professional.
It takes over 2,000 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef but only 1 gallon of water to produce one pound of many insects.
That is one amzing fact and I think we should start to consider this as a factor in the global market. Pretty soon the number of people will far outweigh what we can possibly grow to feed them all. “We eat bugs, You should too.”
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I want to thank the EPA, Arizona Pest Management Center, Maricopa Agricultural Center and Metro Tech High School for all the information and work they have done in Integrated Pest Management or IPM.
It just makes sense!
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How to do IPM?
