ISSN: 2639-2534
Authors: Shirani-Bidabadi L*, Zare-Karizi A, Aghaei-Afshar A, Gidiglo GN, Gorouhi MA, Alizadeh I and Sadeghi F
Insects are regarded as the largest group of arthropods on earth. They are easy to breed and have a large population due to their high fecundity and species diversity. Though a lot of people are aware of honey and silk as products from beneficial insects, many people are also unaware of other products like wax, Lac, gall aphid and their uses. Insect breeding and their industrial uses have attracted much attention in different countries across the world. Insects are often reared for the biological control of agricultural and sanitary pests. Some other insects serve as chemical raw materials for industries. In agriculture, insects are used as pollinators and to increase the yield of crops Scorpion venom and oily substances from blister beetles and other insects are used as medicine. In this comprehensive review article, we have fully examined the use of insects in the industry.
Keywords: Insects as Medicine; Insects in Industry; Economic Insects; Insect Products; Pollination; Biological Control
