Insect excreta can help grow plants and their skins can help protect them from disease 06 Mar Insect excreta can help grow plants and their skins can help protect them from diseaseEdible insects are not only a sustainable source of protein - they are a major source of organic fertiliser, scientists sayRead the Article einews Insect-as-food waste a ‘tremendous’ opportunity to boost crop yields sustainably Scientists say eating insects might be a way to help the planet