INSECTS
PROTEIN FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Insects Compared
In our initial research, we quickly realized there are few resources that compare farming different types of insects so we decided to create a simple set of infographics utilizing the sources listed in each one. These graphics provide a glimpse of some of the benefits and challenges of raising each species. We also have attached links to raising other species we considered but ruled out due to the difficulty of raising those particular insects captively and inexpensively.
Check out our resources page for more information on insect farming, insects as a protein source, and more.
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To check out more information on mealworm farming click on the links provided below.
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Websites-
https://www.thehappychickencoop.com/make-your-own-mealworm-farm/
http://www.grubco.com/nutritional_information.cfm
http://mealwormcare.org/recipes-nutrition/
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/mealworms-the-other-other-other-white-meat/
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Videos-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQBrAzr0cmk
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To check out more information on cricket farming click on the links provided below.
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Websites-
http://www.grubco.com/nutritional_information.cfm
https://www.wikihow.com/Raise-Your-Own-Crickets​
https://naakbar.com/blogs/articles/why-you-should-eat-insect-cricket-versus-beef
Videos-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQBrAzr0cmk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-eGDDFldeU​
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To check out more information on raising black soldier fly larvae click on the links provided below.
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Websites-
https://symtonbsf.com/blogs/blog/intensive-black-soldier-fly-farming
https://ie.unc.edu/files/2016/03/bsfl_how-to_guide.pdf
https://www.blacksoldierflyfarming.com
http://blacksoldierflyblog.com
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Videos-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdPfPDjrcXw
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Termites
To check out more information on raising termites click on the links provided below.
Websites-
http://www.kennethnoll.uconn.edu/nsf-termite-project/how-to-build-a-termite-farm.html
https://www.instructables.com/id/Growing-Termites-for-Feeding-Chicken/
http://wire.farmradio.fm/en/farmer-stories/2016/12/uganda-maggots-termites-and-flies-as-feed-15561
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Videos-
https://www.instructables.com/id/Growing-Termites-for-Feeding-Chicken/
Grasshoppers
To check out more information on raising termites click on the links provided below.
Websites-
https://www.keepinginsects.com/cockroaches-locusts-ants/grasshoppers/
https://animals.mom.me/raise-grasshoppers-9370.html
Videos-
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZcDy2jEFyg