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[http://www.richsoil.com/antsandaphids/ ants and aphids on my apple tree] | [http://www.richsoil.com/antsandaphids/ ants and aphids on my apple tree] at richsoil.com | ||
[http://science.jrank.org/pages/462/Aphids-Ants-aphids.html Aphids - Ants and Aphids] | [http://science.jrank.org/pages/462/Aphids-Ants-aphids.html Aphids - Ants and Aphids] at science.jrank.org | ||
[http://www.permies.com/permaculture-forums/10_0/organic-sustainable-practices/ants-and-aphids forum on ants and aphids] at permies.com | |||
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Insects as Food
Sure, they are high in protein, and people eat them all over Mexico, and nightly on 'Fear Factor' I see mealworms, earth worms, blood worms, madagascar hissing cockroaches, cave spiders and scorpions being consumed en-mass by greedy 20 somethings with more stomach lining than sense. (I know, I know - scorpions and spiders are not really insects... quit being so technical).
Anyone consider these a real part of their diet, or are they more of a novelty - kind of like Rocky Mountain Oysters are in the central United States. What do catholic central-american countries think of that disgusting practice I wonder ?
Insects as Pests
Ants and Aphids
Ants and aphids have a symbiotic relationship and are often found together on plants. Ants protect aphid eggs during the winter and then take them to a food source when they are born. As aphids eat, they secrete "honeydew," a sugary substance which the ants then suck out of them.
When they become a pest problem, some management techniques include the use of diatomaceous earth and adding predators, like chickens.
ants and aphids on my apple tree at richsoil.com Aphids - Ants and Aphids at science.jrank.org forum on ants and aphids at permies.com
Insects as Pets
See Also
External Links
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