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 ...

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, ...

Caterpillars of the silver-spotted skipper butterfly ballistically eject their individual fecal pellets (frass) as far as 40 body lengths away from their resting places in leaf shelters. Why do these ...