Tag: insects
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Whole Roasted Crickets
Entomophagy is the purposeful use of insects for food. Insects are not only very high in protein but this protein is very readily digested by our bodies. I thought I would try insects for the first time and support an Aussie company at the same time. I am glad I did. In fact, Australia has…
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GoodCritters: Praying Mantis
I have always been fascinated by praying manitses and love seeing them in my garden. I suppose you could also call them BadCritters because they eat GoodCritters if they catch them. However I think they are part of a balanced garden. Females are larger than the males and are supposedly not good fliers. Both sexes…
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BadCritters: Aphids
These little plant suckers are often not noticed until their numbers are out of control. Another sign is that are often seen with ants that are “herding” them for the honeydew the aphids secret. Species: One of the many in the aphid superfamiy Aphidoidea. Identification: Damage: Aphids suck the goodness out of the plants and…
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