Inadequate organic waste management have detrimental impact on the environment and on
public health. Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae composting is a biological treatment for …

Pathogen infection and conspecific density may considerably affect key life‐history traits of
organisms. For naturally aggregating species, even low concentrations of pathogens or high …

The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is a saprophagous insect known for bioconverting
organic waste, potentially offering environmental benefits, such as contributing to waste …

The density-dependent prophylaxis hypothesis posits that because pathogens are expected
to be transmitted among conspecifics in crowded conditions, individuals living in such …

Globally, antibiotics are facing fierce resistance from multidrug-resistant bacterial strains.
There is an urgent need for eco-friendly alternatives. Though insects are important targets …

Simple Summary Insect innate immunity comprises cellular and humoral reactions and is
crucial for combating pathogenic infections. Cellular immunity, which is executed rapidly by …

Agricultural by-products can serve as an excellent food source for edible insects, but their
high-fibre properties can present challenges. One solution to this is fermentation, which can …

Synthetic insect repellent contributed to increasing farm products. This research studies the
influence of an extract of Mirabilis jalapa. It is a vegetative insect repellent. It was applied to …