When it comes to protein sources that are more eco-friendly than traditional livestock, two of the most promising candidates are insects and microalgae. Scientists have now devised a method of using ...

Insect droppings, commonly known as insect frass, may seem useless and downright disgusting, but scientists found that this waste can improve soil health when added as a fertilizer in farming. Insect ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Have you been looking for a new fertilizer to use? We have the solution. I spoke with South Texas Gardner Gabriel Vega about a very impressive organic fertilizer that can also ...

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) offer a sustainable solution to soil degradation and organic waste management by converting waste into nutrient-rich frass. Though its widespread use is limited, ...

UC Riverside scientists have created a small-scale system that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertilizer using black soldier flies, offering a sustainable solution to a major ...

Insect feces and exoskeletons can make agriculture more sustainable and produce less waste, scientists say. By Sabrina Imbler Insects excrete, just as we do, but their feces have a more pleasing name: ...

Q: Recently I’ve noticed termite droppings but no termitesinside my house. Does this still mean I could have an infestation? What other signs should I look for? A: Whether spotting termite droppings ...