Mealworms in a breeding box from the start-up company Alpha Protein. Starting Monday, UV-treated insect powder, specifically powdered whole larvae of the flour beetle (Tenebrio molitor), will be ...

You’re gathering your ingredients to whip up a batch of pancakes or to roll out your favorite pie crust when you suddenly notice that something appears to be crawling around in the flour canister.

Are Bugs in Dry Pasta Safe to Eat? There is nothing worse than starting a recipe and when you open the bag or box of pasta you find those little bugs. It’s not uncommon to find bugs in dried pasta, ...

The beetle and its larvae prefer to feed on grain dust and milled cereal products, which is why it prefers processed food. It has a lower preference for whole kernels, which it cannot eat until the ...