Caterpillars That Eat Plastic Bags
WouterIf you are a beekeeper or scientist, you probably wonder if there are caterpillars that can eat plastic bags. Well, it turns out that yes, they can! An amateur scientist and an amateur beekeeper have discovered this remarkable fact, and now scientists from Cambridge University and the Spanish National Research Council have reported it. This discovery could help us reduce the amount of plastic waste that is being thrown away by humans.
First, you must remember that maggots are the larvae of flies, which can only survive in a dirty garbage bag. They will only survive if the food is decomposing inside it. Therefore, you can prevent them from eating through a plastic bag by enclosing it. It is also beneficial to spray your trash containers with insect repellent to avoid the problems caused by fly infestations.
Another way to prevent flies from eating through plastic bags is to avoid placing rotting meat in your garbage can. This will attract female flies to the garbage can. Therefore, it is best to dispose of meat scraps the night before the garbage pickup day. Alternatively, you can place the meat scraps in a zip lock bag and freeze them until garbage pickup day.
If you don’t want to use fly repellents, you can use penny bags. In the warmer months, flies, mosquitoes and June bugs are more active, and they will tend to land on anything edible. Moreover, their presence in a house is highly hazardous, as they carry harmful germs and diseases. These insects carry bacteria that can lead to serious illnesses, including salmonella, cholera, and e. Luckily, there are many other ways to keep flies away from your house.
