Styrofoam is highly resistant to biodegradation, resulting in its accumulation and persistence in ecosystems for hundreds of years. In response to these concerns, biodegradable packing peanuts have been introduced to the market. While better for the environment, these materials can become infested with a number of stored products insect species and be shipped worldwide.

At Insects Limited, a wide range of insects are maintained for various purposes. Stored product and museum pest colonies are crucial for our research and product development, aiding in the improvement of monitoring technologies.

While the temperatures drop, insects busy themselves with preparing for the dead-cold of winter. The survival strategies of insects differ depending on the species. Here are a few of the ways that our six-legged friends prepare for winter and live to see the next spring.

Insects Limited made a strong impression at PestWorld 2024, the world’s largest annual gathering of pest management professionals. Representing the company were Tom Mueller and Ethan Estabrook, who led an engaging exhibition showcasing Insects Limited's innovative products and solutions.

The diversity of scientists within the field of entomology is what makes large conferences so exciting to attend, and the organizers of ICE (International Congress of Entomology) 2024 fully embraced this spirit of interdisciplinary collaboration.

In the amazing world of nature, several unique species of insects and spiders actually produce or respond to the pheromones of other insects for their own benefit.

There is a growing interest in incorporating insects into our diets due to their nutritional value and sustainability, and in many parts of the world, insects are a common and valuable food source, providing essential nutrients and protein.

If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the crunching, munching, rasping and chewing of those tiny, stored product insects working their ways through packaging materials into our food and personal belongings.

Foreign grain beetles, Ahasverus advena, are small, reddish-brown insects that become particularly active as pests in August and September, coinciding with cooler weather and increased rainfall.

At Insects Limited, Inc., our mission centers on advancing the scientific understanding of insects and protecting stored foods. In line with this commitment, we are pleased to announce a new initiative at our recently established headquarters: the cultivation of native flora to support insect populations.