Insect- A Commercial Commodity

Number of species of insects that perform valued services like pollination, Live insects and human therapy, as human food, management of swine manure/yard manure, living insectson parade, and pest control. The concept of beneficial is subjective and only arises in light of desired outcomes from a human perspective. In farming and agriculture, where the goal is to raise selected crops, insects that hinder the production process are classified as pests, while insects that assist production are considered beneficial. In horticulture and gardening; pest control, habitat integration, and ‘natural vitality’ aesthetics are the desired outcome with beneficial insects.