Insects as Feed for Companion and Exotic Pets: A Current Trend.

The objective of this review was to carry out a comprehensive investigation of the benefits of incorporating insects as a pet food ingredient and the implications this can have in determining a market demand for insect-based pet foods. Black soldier fly larvae (), mealworm larvae () and adult house crickets () are currently used in pet food. These insects are widely fed to exotic pets, mainly in whole, live or dehydrated formats.